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EUPC: High energy costs affecting Europe’s plastics converters
Converters, like many other energy-intensive industries, have been left shocked by the increase in electricity and gas prices. Read more
20 Sep 2022
‘The massive increase in electricity costs put UK recyclers at a disadvantage’: RECOUP highlights the pressure of recycling costs
Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity RECOUP will provide a platform to discuss the pressures currently felt by UK reprocessors and manufacturers in terms of rising costs and lack of clarity around extended producer responsibility. Read more
12 Sep 2022
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UK CEO hits back at ‘throwaway’ recycling comment by outgoing PM Boris Johnson
London-based Greenback Recycling Technologies CEO Philippe von Stauffenberg has responded to growing rhetoric following comments made by outgoing UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson that suggest recycling ‘doesn’t work’. Read more
6 Sep 2022
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IMHX 2022: S&S Plastics showcase can help relieve plastics packaging tax costs savings
Nottinghamshire-based S&S Plastics will showcase its innovative Insert Tubs shipping and storage solution at IMHX 2022 in Birmingham’s NEC next week. Read more
1 Sep 2022
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ICIS petrochemicals and plastics index (IPEX) pointing to global price collapse
The monthly ICIS Petrochemical Index (IPEX) is recording a collapse in commodity petrochemical and polymer prices worldwide as economic and cost pressures for the sector mount. Read more
9 Aug 2022
Direct from the Director
Philip Law, Director-General of the BPF, tells BP&R about the Federation’s latest activities, including its response to the ‘Big Plastics Count’, and plans for K Show later this year. Read more
4 Aug 2022
Novvia acquires California based plastic distributor.
Novvia, a global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, has acquired Innovative Container, a California-based distributor of plastic, metal, glass, and corrugated containers. Read more
29 Nov 2022
Meeting in Uruguay marks major step in Global plastics treaty
Following a meeting of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) in March 2022, UN members states committed to negotiating a global plastics treaty. Read more
25 Nov 2022
IMDA announces 2022 award winners
The In-Mould Decorating Association (IMDA) has announced the award winners for 2022. Read more
23 Nov 2022
Plastics businesses under pressure due to supply chain issues
New industry data reveals that plastics manufacturers are holding 180% more stock compared to pre-pandemic levels as the world’s supply chain woes take on a new form. Read more
23 Nov 2022
The Brazilian plastics institute launches new online platform
The Brazilian Plastics Institute, in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) and Think Plastic Brazil has announced the launch of a new online platform. Read more
22 Nov 2022
Interplas to honour 75 most influential figures of the UK plastics industry
As the UK’s leading plastics exhibition and conference turns 75 in 2023, Rapid News Group, the organiser of the event, opens nominations for the Interplas 75 @ 75 – the most influential figures in the UK plastics industry during the 75 year history. Read more
22 Nov 2022
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Meeting in Uruguay marks major step in Global plastics treaty
Following a meeting of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) in March 2022, UN members states committed to negotiating a global plastics treaty. Read more
25 Nov 2022
Chase Plastics grows fast to meet demand for packaging recyclates
Chase Plastics, a UK manufacturer of recycled polyethylene raw materials (rPE), has announced significant business growth. In 2021 turnover grew by 72%, and the company is targeting sustained growth in 2022 backed by significant investment. Read more
28 Sep 2022
IMDA announces 2022 award winners
The In-Mould Decorating Association (IMDA) has announced the award winners for 2022. Read more
23 Nov 2022
21st Anniversary Plastics Industry Awards Finalists Revealed
Comedian and writer Andy Parsons will announce the winners at a black tie gala evening at the spectacular new venue of the Intercontinental London Park Lane on Friday 18 November. Read more
14 Sep 2022
The Brazilian plastics institute launches new online platform
The Brazilian Plastics Institute, in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) and Think Plastic Brazil has announced the launch of a new online platform. Read more
22 Nov 2022
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Ingenia and IKA JV to claim foothold in US PVC industry
Ingenia Polymers and IKA Group have agreed in principle to the terms under which they will form a new venture to supply stabilisers into the US PVC sector. Read more
28 Oct 2022
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