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Where do polyolefins and olefins fit into 2019's petrochemicals story?
Five key issues to focus on for 2019 within petrochemicals Read more
China: An overview of opportunities for UK plastics companies
Justyna Elliott of the BPF writes exclusively for BP&R on the opportunities China holds ahead of new DIT grants being announced at the end of November. Read more
28 Nov 2018 08:55 BPF Blog
Promises, Proposals and Practicalities
Philip Law reviews the promises, proposals and practicalities of the Chancellor’s Budget statement in relation to plastics and recycling, as well as highlighting upcoming events and a ‘golden’ former member of the BPF. Read more
22 Nov 2018 16:37 BPF Blog
Are prices set to increase due to taxation?
Post-budget, but pre-Brexit, our resident materials expert, Mike Boswell, looks at what the latest political updates have in store for polymer pricing. Read more
22 Nov 2018 15:43 Materials Blog
The Changing Face of Plastics Recycling
The BBC’s Blue Planet II is seen by many as the catalyst that stimulated significant action regards the way we use, reuse and dispose of plastics. Paul Fears looks at the proposed measures and asks what change is needed to make them a success. Read more
5 Nov 2018 00:00 Guest Blog
Industry stands firm as countdown to Budget begins
As the industry anticipates the announcements expected from the Chancellor relating to addressing tackling plastics waste next week, Philip Law outlines the BPF's view on the right way forward for the good of the environment, country and industry. Read more
23 Oct 2018 13:56 BPF Blog
What are the implications of trade wars for polymer pricing and availability?
In his column this month, our resident polymer expert, Mike Boswell, untangles the truth behind the headlines and discusses the real implications global trade wars have for the polymer industry. Read more
23 Oct 2018 13:29 Materials Blog
Care needed for targets on recycled content in food packaging
Setting minimum targets for recycled content in food packaging may sound like a good idea, but could lead to overall less efficient use of resources if material types and their applications are not carefully considered, says Axion's Richard McKinlay. Read more
18 Sep 2018 15:39 Guest Blog
Is polyolefin price differentiation set to increase?
In his column this month, our resident polymer expert, Mike Boswell, looks back at historical polyolefin prices as he analyses what the future could hold for processors in terms of cost and availability. Read more
17 Sep 2018 12:28 Materials Blog
Autumn means more than just seasonal change for plastics industry
As the summer holidays draw to a close, Philip Law looks ahead to a busy few months over autumn as crucial decisions are made in government, important events take place and CCA deadlines loom. Read more
17 Sep 2018 10:43 BPF Blog
