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Symphony Hails US EPA Report On Pro-oxidants
"The study offers a successful approach where benign filler could significantly reduce the persistence of plastic pollution without creating undesired by-products.” Read more
12 Mar 2024
CIWM unites global circular economy professionals through acquisition
CIWM has announced the acquisition of the Circular Economy Institute (CEI) in a move that will also see it assume leadership of the Circular Economy Club (CEC). Read more
10 Jan 2024
Over 3000 companies disclose plastic usage data ahead of Plastics Treaty negotiations
Through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), over 3,162 companies, including Unilever, Sumitomo Chemical and Johnson & Johnson have disclosed details of their plastic production, use and disposal. Read more
13 Nov 2023
120,000 tonnes of waste plastics available in the UK, says RECOUP
A new RECOUP report estimates over 120k tonnes of plastics are available for recycling from UK Household Waste Recycling Centres. Read more
16 May 2023
Kraiburg TPE offering ISCC PLUS certified thermoplastic elastomers
Kraiburg, a manufacturer based in Waldkraiburg is now offering what the company claims is proven thermoplastic elastomers with corresponding ISCC PLUS certification (mass balance). The company believes that this improvement benefits customers in the Read more
3 May 2023
TDP scoops King’s Award for Enterprise
East Midlands manufacturer TDP has been honoured with the King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development. Read more
27 Apr 2023
ESA and BPF leverage social media to spark conversations on recycling
The ESA and BPF launched the 'Plastic Recycling Facts' initiative as an influential, digital hub to focus attention on recycling plastic and inspire further action so that more material is captured for recycling. Read more
18 Mar 2024
Chinaplas 2024 Concurrent Event Preview (Part I)
Chinaplas 2024, the Asia No. 1 Plastics and Rubber Fair, will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China, on April 23-26, 2024. Read more
15 Mar 2024
Zeus Names New Chief Executive Officer
Zeus names Padraic O’Brien as new chief executive officer, joining at a pivotal moment as the company enters a new chapter of growth under EQT ownership. Read more
15 Mar 2024
Hoffmann Neopac in search of new leadership
Mark Aegler, CEO of the Hoffmann Neopac Group, has decided to leave the company after 13 years and continue his professional career outside of the packaging company. Read more
15 Mar 2024
AIMPLAS hosts its first international seminar on antimicrobial applications
AIMPLAS is organising its first conference on the use of antimicrobials in the plastics industry. The international seminar will be held on 12-13 June. Read more
14 Mar 2024
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 Finalists Announced
Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards will be revealed in Amsterdam on 20 June, on the second day of the PRS Europe. Read more
13 Mar 2024
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Anti-Plastic Rhetoric Could Pose Threat to Plastic Packaging Industry
Widespread anti-plastic rhetoric poses a substantive threat to the UK plastic packaging industry, says Chase Plastics. Read more
25 Jan 2024
Court case questions legality of EU’s oxo-degradable plastics ban
Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc against the Commission, Parliament, and Council of the European Union was heard on 20th March 2023, in the General Court of the EU in Luxembourg. Symphony’s case argues that a ban on oxo-degradable plastics is. Read more
30 Mar 2023
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 Finalists Announced
Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards will be revealed in Amsterdam on 20 June, on the second day of the PRS Europe. Read more
13 Mar 2024
Horners Awards for Plastics Open for Entries: Three Awards Available
The Worshipful Company of Horners and the BPF are now accepting entries for three awards: the Award for Plastics Innovation and Design, the Bottlemakers Award For Plastic Packaging, and the David Williams Award. Read more
4 Mar 2024
Meraxis and Fortum Cooperate in Europe-Wide Distribution of Recyclates
The Swiss trading group Meraxis and the Finnish company Fortum Recycling & Waste (Fortum) are deepening their existing cooperation with a strategic partnership. Read more
24 Jan 2024
ColVisTec receives SKZ "Premium Partner Research" award
ColVisTec AG from Berlin is one of the first award winners and is being honoured with the "Premium Partner" distinction for years of successful cooperation in research and development. Read more
10 Jan 2024
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Mauser Packaging Solutions invests to revolutionise sustainable plastic drum manufacture
Investment in multi-layer plastic drum machine expands capacity for growing demand of Infinity Series products manufactured with recycled resin. Read more
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10 Mar 2023
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Mauser Packaging Solutions invests to revolutionise sustainable plastic drum manufacture
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In this Webinar You will be able to discover how to achieve energy savings by lowering chiller usage with adiabatic and direct free air coolers during low ambient conditions. Register today. Read more