Pressure Grows on Plastics and the Environment In 2017 the media has gradually increased the pressure on the plastics industry by highlighting the effect of waste plastic in our global environment. This focus shows no […]
Plastic Recycling
Is Plastic the Recycling Pantomime Villain?
Survey: Less Than 1 Out of 3 Young UK Consumers Recycle
A new survey commissioned by PlasticsEurope and RECOUP with over 4,100 participants from the UK, Germany and Poland, reveals that there is a lack of awareness about recycling amongst young citizens (18-24 age group).
Plastics Industry Response to Proposed Tax on Plastic Packaging Products
In response to the government’s proposal to tax certain plastic packaging products the British Plastics Federation has issued the following statement:
What is the Future of Plastics Recycling in the UK?
What does the future of plastics recycling look like in the UK and what impact will Brexit and the new Chinese recycling rules have on our industry?
Luxus to Promote Environmentally Positive Polymers at the WRAP Cymru Event
Technical plastics compounder Luxus will be promoting the benefits environmentally positive polymers can deliver to Welsh manufacturers at a WRAP Cymru event on the 17th November 2017 at the Swalec Stadium, Cardiff.
Environment Secretary Unsure About China Recycling Ban Effect
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has admitted to the Environmental Audit Committee that he has no knowledge of the effects that the China situation will bring to the UK recycling sector.
Vanden Recycling Planning Expansion at Peterborough Site
The opening of a new storage yard is the first phase of expansion plans for Vanden Recycling’s facility in Peterborough.
RECOUP Report Highlights Need for Kerbside Recycling Investment
The 2017 RECOUP Household Plastics Collection Survey, launched at the RECOUP plastics recycling conference, has highlighted the need to invest in kerbside recycling collections infrastructure and communications.
Vanden Helps Manufacturers Eliminate Bulky Plastic Production Waste
There’s no excuse for sending small piece, single polymer production waste to landfill. It’s easy to recycle and can command valuable rebates.
Bunting Magnetics Review the UK’s Leading Waste and Recycling Show
On the 12th to 14th September 2017, the focus for the UK’s recycling and waste industry was the RWM 2017 exhibition (NEC, Birmingham). Bunting Magnetics, along with their acquired business Master Magnets, were demonstrating metal […]
