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European plastics producers call for mandatory EU recycled content target
PlasticsEurope endorses the objective of preventing and reducing excessive packaging and packaging waste and welcomes the revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD). Read more
9 Sep 2021
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Quo vadis, single-use plastics?
EPPM asked Squire Patton Boggs’ European Public Policy Practice Specialist Ken Huestebeck how the EU’s SUP Directive will affect the industry and consumers. Read more
15 Jul 2021
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EuPC criticises SUP Directive
The European Commission has published its long-awaited Single-Use Plastics Directive but has already drawn criticism from European trade body EuPC. Read more
9 Jun 2021
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Establishing reliable plastic packaging sustainability claims
In addition to consumer pressure, the European market is faced with regulatory requirements, calling for a structured, consistent, and verifiable approach to eliminate greenwashing. RecyClass Chair Paolo Glerean explains. Read more
28 May 2021
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€7.2bn chemical recycling investment planned
PlasticsEurope has announced a massive increase in planned chemical recycling investment from €2.6bn in 2025 to €7.2bn in 2030. Read more
27 May 2021
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Stopping the spread of rubber and plastic fires
James Mountain, Sales and Marketing Director, Fire Shield Systems, discusses the risks associated with rubber and plastics, business owner responsibilities when it comes to protection and what that protection may include. Read more
20 May 2021
MAKE UK APPRENTICE AMBASSADORS MEET WEST MIDLANDS MAYOR TO DISCUSS SKILLS, JOBS AND APPRENTICESHIPS
West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, heard the views and concerns of the region’s apprentices, when he visited Make UK ’s Technology Hub in Aston, Birmingham, to meet the latest cohort of engineering apprentices and Make UK’s apprentice ambassadors. Read more
25 Oct 2021
Award-winners announced at BPF Annual Dinner
One of the key networking events for the UK plastics industry, the event also includes the presentation of the BPF’s Special Commendation for the Horners’ Award, the BPF Gold Medal and the BPF Energy Award. Read more
20 Oct 2021
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Milliken & Company Acquires Encapsys, LLC
Milliken & Company has formally acquired microencapsulation specialist company Encapsys, LLC from the Cypress Performance Group LLC. The transaction officially closed 18 October 2021. Read more
20 Oct 2021
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Patent data reveals consumer goods companies have high bioplastics innovation rate
Europe and the US are leading innovation in plastic recycling and alternative plastics technologies, a new study published today by the European Patent Office (EPO) shows. Read more
19 Oct 2021
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VinylPlus Med accelerates sustainability in Belgian healthcare
Building on the success of the VinylPlus-funded RecoMed recycling scheme of PVC masks and tubing, VinylPlus Med has officially launched a pilot recycling scheme to accelerate sustainability in Belgian hospitals. Read more
18 Oct 2021
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Cambrian Packaging steps it up this Recycle Week with new product launch
A Welsh packaging company is supporting Recycle Week 2021 by expanding its range of recycled plastic packaging and publishing a whitepaper. Read more
21 Sep 2021
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Recyclable PVC to remain polymer of choice for medical devices
PVC is the most used polymer for single use medical devices and will retain its position in the years to come, according to a new market study conducted by Global Market Insights Inc. Read more
14 Sep 2021
Award-winners announced at BPF Annual Dinner
One of the key networking events for the UK plastics industry, the event also includes the presentation of the BPF’s Special Commendation for the Horners’ Award, the BPF Gold Medal and the BPF Energy Award. Read more
20 Oct 2021
Highly Successful Interplas for Borche UK
During the week Borche UK received confirmed orders to the value of in excess of £588,000 for the machinery manufacturer’s increasingly popular range of Borche Servo Hyd range of machines. Read more
6 Oct 2021
VinylPlus
VinylPlus Med accelerates sustainability in Belgian healthcare
Building on the success of the VinylPlus-funded RecoMed recycling scheme of PVC masks and tubing, VinylPlus Med has officially launched a pilot recycling scheme to accelerate sustainability in Belgian hospitals. Read more
18 Oct 2021
Meusburger
Meusburger: A case study in all-round service
Finding the right supplier is not always easy. But the company MERSEN didn’t have to search long. Their ideal partner is located directly in their region. Read more
16 Sep 2021
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Ensuring Compliance with ASTM STANDARDS for Mechanical Testing of Plastics and Composites
Shimadzu’s AGX Series Universal Test Machines will help you to evaluate plastics and CFRPs according to several ASTM methods. Download their White Paper to discover how. Read more
22 Apr 2021
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DeltaMax, by improving polypropylene’s impact strength and melt flow, helps to optimise processing, while enabling a greater use of recycled PP
Making an impact: Milliken's latest performance modifiers enhance virgin ICP and rPP resin without compromise Read more