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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
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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
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BPF Plastics in Automotive Conference to Explore Supply Chains and Sustainability
The British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) Plastics in Automotive Applications event returns this December, offering an in-depth exploration of issues affecting the sector. Read more
27 Nov 2023
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Are plastics really the enemy in our fight to save the planet?
A better future can be achieved with a more responsible and sustainable relationship with plastic, according to a new book which seeks to discuss and dispel some of the myths and inaccuracies surrounding this versatile material. Read more
15 Nov 2023
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Alliance Tooling achieves ISO 14001 for environmental management
Leicestershire-based injection mould toolmaker, Alliance Tooling, has been granted the ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management practices. Read more
15 Nov 2023
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Engel, Summit, Plastribution team up on sustainable mobility event
IMM supplier Engel UK, materials distributor Plastribution and ancilliaries seller Summit Systems have teamed up to offer an education day on processing, efficiency optimisation and sustainable materials for automotive applications. Read more
15 Nov 2023
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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
AIMPLAS
Spain’s plastic tech expert brings process training to English speakers
AIMPLAS, a plastics technology centre based in Spain, has launched a comprehensive training programme for plastic processors, and is now making it available in English. Read more
10 Nov 2023
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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
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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
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BPF Plastics in Automotive Conference to Explore Supply Chains and Sustainability
The British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) Plastics in Automotive Applications event returns this December, offering an in-depth exploration of issues affecting the sector. Read more
27 Nov 2023
Arburg set to make a connection at Interplas
At Interplas (Birmingham) this week (26th-28th September), Arburg (Stand H4/Hall 4) is exhibiting an efficient production cell that produces Luer connectors made of PP and TPE for the pharmaceutical industry. Read more
Kingsmoor packaging lays down marker for sustainable future with solar panel collaboration
Kingsmoor Packaging claims its recent collaboration with Mypower, a solar energy solutions provider, has resulted in an extensive PV solar panel investment for their Somerton manufacturing facility. Once installed, the company claims that the system Read more
21 Aug 2023
Pledge2Recycle, RECOUP and Fun Kids collaborate to launch educational podcast
Pledge2Recycle Plastics & RECOUP Collaborate with Fun Kids to Launch "Sort it out" Summer Programme. Read more
2 Aug 2023
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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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