The Plastics Industry
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 MoreHow Covid-19 has Affected Demand for Plastic Goods
The plastic industry has been one of steady growth and reliable demand for a number of decades now. While it has faced its challenges, namely the need to adapt to more environmentally friendly practices and an increased focus on recyclability, there has always been a demand for plastic goods on a global scale. So how has the pandemic affected the demand…
Read MoreHow Plastic is Coming to the Rescue in the Fight Against COVID-19
The emergence of COVID-19 a year ago turned the world upside down and sent waves through every single industry, in some form or another. Since then, alongside the national effort to stop the spread, the plastic industry has been working tirelessly to aid in the fight against COVID-19 and support medical professionals to help as many people as possible. …
Read MoreFive Things to Know for A successful 2021 in the Plastics Industry
2020 was a game-changing year for the plastic industry, the global pandemic hit all areas from manufacturing to production and set everything spinning 180o. However, even in years like the one we have just had, patterns still emerge, and these allow us to predict the likely trends going forward, and help us ensure we’re as…
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 MoreCompostable Straw Wins a Bioplastic Award
Co-developed by Danimer Scientific and WinCup, the Phade straws and stirrers have recently won the bioplastic award for their revolutionary design. These are the first-ever commercially sold straws that are compostable. Continue reading to find out all about this revolutionary product.
Read MoreHow will the Plastics Industry Change After COVID-19?
In recent months, there has been an extremely high demand for plastics in a lot of industries. Will this sudden spike in demand for plastics continue or fall in the next few weeks? We’re looking into how our industry is set to change after COVID-19. Why are People Choosing Plastic at the Moment? The main increase…
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