Plastics
Updated WRAP report brings clarity to market situation for UK recovered plastics
Aimed at local authorities and business working in the recycling and reprocessing sector, the report provides an update on key developments over the past few years and highlights challenges and opportunities into the next decade Read more
Pioneering breast cancer examination kit wins DIP Award
The dedication to designing a product for self-examination and early identification of breast cancer symptoms saw Daniella Kaligorsky win the top prize at this year’s student Design in Plastics Awards. Read more
SMMT: “No-deal Brexit remains the clear and present danger”
Head of the UK’s biggest automotive industry association says ‘No Deal’ is not an option for an industry that stands to lose £50k every minute as a result of hard Brexit border delays. Read more
2019 Design Innovation in Plastics finalists await results
The competition, for which Covestro is the headline sponsor, and the longest running student plastics design competition of its type, is held every year to encourage university students to come up with brand new products made primarily from plastics Read more
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Plastics highlighted at Packaging Innovations
Packaging Innovation is celebrating a record breaking year with over 6,922 visitors, attending the exhibition at the Birmingham’s NEC. Read more
PolyMet technology awarded £0.8 million to tackle black plastic
The four-way collaboration project seeks to provide a solution to single use plastic waste in the UK. Read more
James Drake-Brockman: “It’s an incredibly exciting time for the plastics industry”
With just over a week to go until Packaging Innovations, our reporter Grace Nolan talked with James Drake-Brockman, Divisional Director of Easyfairs’ Packaging Portfolio to see what we can expect from the exhibition. Read more
Have a litte hope
In the ongoing series of his exclusive column, the first instalment of 2019 sees Philip Law, reflect on the significance of a major new plastics waste alliance, discuss the ongoing Brexit saga and explain why hope is something we should all have. Read more
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The FlipFlopi expedition
Boat built from 30,000 items of recycled plastic to set sail across the Indian Ocean
The Flipflopi Dhow was built with waste plastic and will sail 500kms from Kenya to Stone Town, Zanzibar to raise awareness about marine plastic pollution. Read more
Brexit preparations drive near-record increases in manufacturers’ stocks
The UK manufacturing sector has seen modest improvements in overall activity as businesses stockpile materials and goods ahead of possible Brexit-related supply chain disruptions. Read more
WFO
WFO offers solution to Greece's refugee crisis
Waste Free Oceans (WFO) has built affordable houses/shelters made from mixed plastics for local refugee communities in Greece. Read more
Budget: Tax on plastic packaging; £20m investment in recycling; PRN reform
Everything you need to know at-a-glance about the Chancellor's new measures relating to reducing plastics waste announced in the Autumn 2018 budget. Read more
Fast and Light: The potential of plastics for the automotive industry
Bernd Sparenberg and Söhnke Müller of materials compounder and distributor, ALBIS, share with BP&R the materials developments within its portfolio that can help solve modern day challenges for the automotive industry. Read more
Trinseo
Trinseo appoints Natalia Scherbakoff Director of Technology and Innovation
Trinseo has appointed Natalia Scherbakoff, Director of Technology and Innovation, Performance Plastics. Read more
New research shows small traders’ revenue drops as shoppers avoid plastic packaging
Small retailers say fruit and veg wrapped in plastic tops shopper blacklist. Read more
RECOUP conference session chair gives insight into discussions
RECOUP, plastics recycling charity and member-based organisation, says it will be challenging the delegates at their Plastics Recycling Conference. Read more
ASDA cuts back on its plastic use with six million naked swedes
Asda removes plastic wrapping from its swedes as part of its ongoing plastic reduction scheme. Read more
Barton Fabrications
Barton Fabrications see increase in its silo solutions
Barton Fabrications has seen an increasing demand for aluminium silos for storage of plastic raw materials. Read more
ASTM International’s new standard helps classify rubberlike materials
New ASTM International standard helps classify rubberlike materials. Read more
BPF Director General calls for reform of industry’s existing ‘plastics tax’
Philip Law has called for the reform of the current Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system as a positive measure in reducing plastics waste. Read more
