Recycling
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SHARPAK Announced as Founding Signatory of the New UK Packaging PactBPF member SHARPAK have confirmed its position as a founding signatory of the UK Packaging Pact, the new voluntary agreement led by WRAP. The initiative which will be launching in April 2026 aims to drive major improvements across all packaging materials in the UK.Thursday, 11 December 2025
Plastics Federation calls for urgent government support for UK plastic recyclersThe British Plastics Federation (BPF) has warned that the UK is at serious risk of losing its domestic plastic recycling industry. Over the past two years, more than 17 UK plastic recycling sites or companies, with a combined processing capacity of roughly 400,000 tonnes, are no longer operational.Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Virdis Chemicals Launches New Peroxide Masterbatch Range for Polypropylene RecyclingVirdis Chemicals Launches New Peroxide Masterbatch Range for Polypropylene RecyclingWednesday, 29 October 2025
£3M DESNZ Funding for Sustainable Solutions in Chemicals, Construction, and AutomotiveApply now for up to £300K in DESNZ funding for resource efficiency innovations in the UK automotive, chemicals, and construction sectors. Competition closes 27 August 2025.Monday, 21 July 2025
MYGroup Ltd. Celebrates Successful Completion of Scottish Highlands and Islands Beach CleansMYGroup Ltd. Celebrates Successful Completion of Scottish Highlands and Islands Beach Cleans in Partnership with Keep Britain Tidy’s Ocean Recovery ProjectFriday, 6 June 2025
Faerch Achieves Independent Recyclability Certification for MAPET II Trays, Paving the Way for Full Circularity in PackagingFaerch is proud to announce that its innovative MAPET II trays have been awarded an independent recyclability certificate by the renowned German Institute Cyclos-HTP. The rigorous evaluation process has concluded that Faerch’s MAPET II trays are 98%–99% recyclable. Tuesday, 29 April 2025
PRSE 2025 Post Show Report by the BPFThe BPF attend Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2025. Find a write up of the event below.Thursday, 17 April 2025
Survey suggests strong public support for EPS recycling A 2025 YouGov survey conducted by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) highlights a strong public demand for expanded polystyrene (EPS) recycling solutions. Whilst highlighting many individuals remain unaware that EPS is fully recyclable, the survey emphasises a significant desire for accessible recycling programs.Wednesday, 19 March 2025
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MP Andrew Ranger Visits Ecovyn Ltd to Explore Innovation, Sustainability, and Industry ChallengesEcovyn Ltd, a pioneering plastics recycler, had the pleasure of welcoming MP Andrew Ranger to its Wrexham facility for an insightful visit focused on innovation, sustainability, and the future of UK manufacturing.Thursday, 27 February 2025
EPR & Take Back SchemesThe BPF’s Brian Lodge (Director of Plastics Packaging and Flexibles) and Omar Davidson, (Recycling & Sustainability Executive), recently visited My Group to delve deeper into the potential impact that EPR will have upon take-back schemes.Wednesday, 11 December 2024
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