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The British Plastics Federation (BPF) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) are collaborating to support the UK’s plastics supply chain in creating more sustainable and easy-to-recycle packaging. As part of the initiative, two training courses have been developed for people throughout the plastics packaging supply chain, including brands, designers, manufacturers, …

Mura Technology [“Mura”], the UK-based developer of a new ground-breaking technology capable of recycling all forms of plastic waste, has today announced a global partnership with KBR, a leading international provider of science, technology and engineering solutions, to support the global development of its proprietary technology, Cat-HTR™. Plastic pollution is …

Leading manufacturers of thermoplastic products, Structure-flex, have donated lorry curtain fabric to Cycle of Good, a charity which upcycles materials into bags and accessories to support communities in Malawi. Employing ten skilled tailors in Chilomoni Township, the charity turns surplus or waste materials into goods including bags and accessories for …

Waste management and specialist cleaning company SafeGroup has embarked on an investment programme that will double the size of its waste vehicle fleet. The first batch of 3.5t Iveco and Isuzu box tipper vans, all fitted with tail lifts for fast and safe loading, have been delivered with a second …

Greyhound Box Ltd has invested in a waste compactor from Riverside Waste Machinery, as the packaging company prepares for 5% growth over the next 12 months. Safely installed during UK lockdown, the RWM compactor – with 1100 litre bin lifter and a number of wheelie bins – has been a …

·       Number of cans and bottles thrown away increases by 30% at Christmas time ·       300,000 tonnes of card packaging is used every Christmas ·       35% of people want the Government and local authorities to do more when it comes to recycling Three million tonnes of waste is produced in …

An UNTHA XR3000C mobil-e shredder is now in operation at Geocycle’s co-processing facility in Córdoba, Argentina, as the innovative waste handler continues to progress towards a zero-waste future. The team – a 100% daughter company of cement manufacturer LafargeHolcim – is now transforming 100 tonnes of waste per day into …

Reston Waste Management, a South West London skip hire and waste collection business, rose from humble beginnings: back in 2001 Andrew Reston, supported by his wife Sharon, launched the fledgling company. Reston Waste began its journey with just one hired truck, which was driven by Andrew. Sharon Reston took on …

BIR President Tom Bird has appointed Dr Helmut Kolba of Remondis Electrorecycling GmbH as new chairman of the organisation’s E-Scrap Committee. Dr Kolba is Managing Director of Remondis Electrorecycling GmbH, which he joined in 2010. He also worked for Sony Austria as Managing Director as well as for UFH, Austria’s …

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe Winners Revealed on 10 December Organisers have confirmed the full conference programme for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe Virtual Event taking place from 9 to 11 December 2020. Participation in all elements of the online event is free of charge and registration is open at: www.prseventeurope.com …