Policy and Regulation News
SKZ expands regulatory training of plastics selection with intensive course
The SKZ Plastics Center and the Swiss company Gradical are offering a two-day intensive regulatory course in collaboration from fall 2024. Read more
5 Aug 2024
Symphony highlights major gap in Plastic Pollution Treaty draft
Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc, the specialists in biodegradable plastics, addresses a major gap in the draft as it fails to address the issue of plastics which get into the open environment and cannot be collected. Read more
22 Apr 2024
FRX to benefit from EU announcement on chemical TPP regulation
FRX Innovations announced that the European Union’s Chemical Agency (ECHA) declared the planned addition of Tri Phenyl Phosphate (TPP), a common flame retardant additive. Read more
15 Apr 2024
Call for government to escalate Plastic Packaging Tax and incentivise sustainability
Veolia is calling for the government to escalate the Plastic Packaging Tax to incentivise the end markets for recycled content, give investors confidence to build domestic infrastructure and stimulate green economic growth. Read more
27 Mar 2024
BPF urges government to recognise vital role of plastics industry
The BPF has published its election manifesto, calling for greater recognition of the industry, measures to support the plastic packaging and recycling industries, and longer-term support to ensure that the UK remains competitive. Read more
26 Mar 2024
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
MACPAC appoints new Sales Engineer
Macpac appointed Andy Cutler as the new Sales Engineer. He boasts over 20 years in thermoformed packaging, aligning with the company's growth strategy. Read more
19 Nov 2024
The ECOFAP Project: Recycling leather scraps from footwear manufacturing
The ECOFAP research project will help solve the problem of recycling leather scraps from footwear manufacturing, which would otherwise be sent to landfill. The aim is to reduce waste and lower the environmental impact. Read more
18 Nov 2024
BPF's 'Equipment Effectiveness' guide
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has released an Equipment Effectiveness guide, which aims to help the UK plastics industry compete within the global market. Read more
15 Nov 2024
Europlaz targets £1million opportunity with Regulatory Affairs appointment
Europlaz announced completion of a £3.5m investment drive in new machinery and technology, and has appointed Alastair Fry as the to new Regulatory Affairs Manager to head up the expanding team. Read more
14 Nov 2024
A view of the new Wittmann supplied cleanroom at Polymermedics
The Wittmann-Polymermedics partnership has allowed Polymermedics to convert a wing of its legacy St Austell site into a Class 7 Cleanroom for demanding medical applications. This project is shortlisted for the 2024 PIA Awards. Read more
13 Nov 2024
The ReBioCycle Project: Upcycling solutions for bioplastics
The new EU-funded ReBioCycle Project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs. They will focus on mechanical recycling, chemical recycling and enzymatic recycling. Read more
13 Nov 2024
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The ECOFAP Project: Recycling leather scraps from footwear manufacturing
The ECOFAP research project will help solve the problem of recycling leather scraps from footwear manufacturing, which would otherwise be sent to landfill. The aim is to reduce waste and lower the environmental impact. Read more
18 Nov 2024
INGA: The next generation of sustainable plastics made from CO₂ emissions
Fortum Recycling & Waste introduces INGA, the world’s first biodegradable plastic born entirely from CO₂ . This is hydrophobic, thermoplastic, biodegradable and malleable. It can be recycled and decomposed without leaving harmful microplastics. Read more
12 Nov 2024
WSBL Ltd celebrates its Energy Award
At the BBF Dinner's award ceremony, Editor Giulia Daniele caught up with Liam Robinson, Technical Manager at WSBL, to discuss the challenges they had to overcome to achieve this milestone and what it means for him and the company’s future. Read more
8 Nov 2024
First Plastics Recycling Awards India finalists announced
The finalists in the First Plastics Recycling Awards India have been announced and will be presented at the Plastics Recycling Show India from 4-6 December 2024. Read more
6 Nov 2024
A view of the new Wittmann supplied cleanroom at Polymermedics
The Wittmann-Polymermedics partnership has allowed Polymermedics to convert a wing of its legacy St Austell site into a Class 7 Cleanroom for demanding medical applications. This project is shortlisted for the 2024 PIA Awards. Read more
13 Nov 2024
The ReBioCycle Project: Upcycling solutions for bioplastics
The new EU-funded ReBioCycle Project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs. They will focus on mechanical recycling, chemical recycling and enzymatic recycling. Read more
13 Nov 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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