Plastics
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
31 Jan 2019 16:59 BPF Blog
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
Nordell announces new appointments
Nordell continues expansion with a series of new appointments. Read more
Wham educate the future generation on plastics
Plastic manufacturers visit school children for an inspirational talk. Read more
Brunel University student wins Design Innovation in Plastics competition with balcony shelf product
A student from Brunel University wins top prize in the annual Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) competition with a cleverly designed shelf. Read more
Sadness as Covestro announces passing of CSO Richard Northcote
Plastics has lost a great champion for sustainability as Covestro has announced the sad and unexpected passing of its Chief Sustainability Officer Richard Northcote. Read more
Fibrax Group expands global operations to Morocco
The new manufacturing plant will trade as Morocco Precision Moulding, forming part of the Fibrax Group of Companies. Read more
ReNew ELP to revolutionise end-of-life plastic recycling with new technology
Unique technology chemically recycles plastic waste into oil and valuable chemicals. Read more
