Plastic and the environment
Compostable Aquaculture Ropes Fight Sea Pollution
Plastic has always played a massive role in the aquaculture industry; its durability and almost unlimited functionality make it almost the perfect solution for any need. However, it is also having a huge negative impact on our oceans, with the aquaculture and fishing industries losing tons of plastic to the seas. An estimated 640000 tons…
Read MoreRenewable Plastic for NIVEA
Beiersdorf has announced that their NIVEA Naturally Good face care range will soon be manufactured using a new innovative and environmentally friendly packaging. The multinational company teamed up with SABIC to work on a project that would result in a packaging design that meets Beiersdorf’s ‘CARE BEYOND SKIN Sustainability Agenda’. This dedication aims to reduce…
Read MoreLiquid to Waste Ratio May Help Fight Plastic Bottle Pollution
The problem of plastic pollution is certainly not a new one, nor one that is easily solved and the idea of eradicating all plastic products is simply unrealistic. So, the ongoing global effort to help reduce plastic waste is more important than ever.
Read MoreThe Secrets Behind How Plastics Benefit the Environment
As an industry we are overcoming the bad name that has been created for plastic and while many of us use mostly recycled materials (we ourselves purchase upwards of 60% recycled material and recycle 100% of waste), we still have some way to make the industry completely sustainable. The fact of the matter is that it isn’t plastic itself that is causing an…
Read MoreThe New PVC Recycling Record Across the UK and Ireland
The UK and Ireland have set a new record for the recycling of PVC waste, according to Recovinyl. In the period from January to December 2019, 143,428 tonnes of waste PVC was recycled across all recycling formats. 86,057 tonnes of this alone was PVC window profiles. Data from Recovinyl states that this equates to 18.6%…
Read MoreThe Sustainability of Using Plastics in Construction
Sustainability is a theme that is running through almost every industry and the construction industry is no different. It’s for this reason that the use of plastics in construction has seen a massive growth in recent years.
Read MoreCoca Cola’s New Sustainability Objective
It was in 2018 that Coca Cola first started talking about their new sustainability objectives and what this would mean for the company. In essence, the company was announcing an alignment with the UN’s Sustainability Development Goals. These are a set of principles aiming to work towards a better and more sustainable world. So, what does this actually mean for…
Read MoreEvian Is Introducing Bottles Made From 100% RPET
It seems like every piece of plastics news is about recycling and manufacturers becoming more sustainable. However, as an industry that has been under fire in recent years over this exact matter, it’s encouraging for all companies who were already working sustainably to see some of the larger companies following suit. The next brand to become more…
Read MoreThe Biocomposite Range by DuraSense
DuraSense is an eco-friendly product range, working with a company called Stora Ensa, a renewable materials company. The Biocomposite range has been acquired to manufacture a sustainable plastic alternative.
Read MoreThe Rise of Recycled Ocean Waste Products
Manufacturing products using recycled ocean waste is starting a revolution in the plastics industry, and while we don’t currently use or recycle ocean waste ourselves, it’s an interesting development to examine in the industry. From bottles to major clothing lines, many brands are taking part in the movement to overcome the marine waste issue and…
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