The Plastics Industry
Plastic Beyond Packaging: Surprising Applications
When people are told to think of plastic, they jump straight to disposable water bottles, shopping bags, or takeaway food containers. While these are certainly major uses of plastic, there’s a world of innovative and surprising applications beyond packaging that the plastic industry is exploring. We are excited to share some of these fascinating uses…
Read MorePlastic Toys Through the Ages: A Nostalgic Journey
In the world of toys, plastic has been a game-changer, bringing joy and excitement to generations of children. We’ve had the privilege of witnessing the evolution of plastic toys over the years. Join us on a nostalgic journey as we explore the history of plastic toys.
Read MoreAdvantages of Engineering Plastic
Engineered plastics; what are they and why are they beneficial compared to some of the other plastics on the market? This type of plastic poses many benefits, one of which is that it is so durable that they’ve even been used to substitute ceramic and metal.
Read MorePlastic in Fashion
Plastic is one of the most commonly used materials around the world and is found in the fashion industry more than you may realise; from the clothes we wear to fun accessories, plastic can be used to produce many materials and products.
Read MoreThe History and Future of Plastic
After the first forms of plastic had been discovered, the 20th century saw a revolution in plastic production in a wide variety of industries, which has continued to grow ever since.
Read MoreFurther Guidance Provided on the Plastic Packaging Tax
The Plastic Packaging Tax is due to come into force in the UK from 1 April 2022 and will see tax put on any packaging that contains under 30% of chemically or mechanically recycled plastic. The HMRC has released further guidance on what this will mean for businesses, including what is liable for the tax.
Read MoreA New Approach to Recycling Plastic?
Plastic is a wonderous material that has enabled an unfathomable number of advancements in modern society. Yet it is no secret that, without proper management, the plastic waste created is a cause for considerable concern. There are always new advancements and processes being developed to help combat this, though they are usually similar in their…
Read MoreWorlds First All Plastic Recycling Plant for UK
It is certainly no secret that while huge gains have been made in the area of recycling, the world is at a critical point when it comes to plastic waste. Plastic has been used for decades because it has so many beneficial characteristics, a main one being its durability. However, it is this exact trait which makes it…
Read MoreHuge Boost to Chemical Recycling Investment Announced by PlasticsEurope
There has been a considerable focus in the last few years on chemical recycling, which allows those plastics that are harder or uneconomical to recycle manually, to be processed. The method is an important development in helping form a circular economy for plastics within Europe.
Read MoreGreiner Packaging Invests Big in New PET Decontamination and Extrusion Line
Greiner Packaging previously announced their goal for their Dungannon plant to become carbon neutral by 2025 and they have just become another step closer. The well-established plastic manufacturer has confirmed a recent £3.7 million investment in new PET decontamination and extrusion line. This investment will allow the manufacturing process to considerably increase the amount of…
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