UKCPN’s Dr Sally Beken nominated as one of the top 75 influencers at Interplas
Posted on October 4, 2023
UKCPN’s own Dr Sally Beken has been been nominated as one of the top 75 influential people in the UK plastics industry. ...
UKCPN’s own Dr Sally Beken has been been nominated as one of the top 75 influential people in the UK plastics industry.
UKCPN support leads to Future Makers success
Posted on October 4, 2023
Tristan Hessing, MD of Future Makers, told us how GRIPS (Global Research and Innovation in Plastics Sustainability) had helped him start a whole new venture. ...
Tristan Hessing, MD of Future Makers, told us how GRIPS (Global Research and Innovation in Plastics Sustainability) had helped him start a whole new venture.
UKCPN publishes new report on transition to return/refill for fast moving consumer goods
Posted on September 5, 2023
There is growing interest in reuse/return/refill/prefill for fast moving consumer goods, predominantly in the food chain, but also for white goods and other consumer products to reduce the reliance on ...
There is growing interest in reuse/return/refill/prefill for fast moving consumer goods, predominantly in the food chain, but also for white goods and other consumer products to reduce the reliance on single-use packaging
Liquid Food & Beverages in Refillable Packaging Funding Competition
Posted on August 21, 2023
The Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge is planning to launch a competition to fund large-scale reuse/refill pilot projects for fresh milk or other liquid food and beverages in September. ...
The Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge is planning to launch a competition to fund large-scale reuse/refill pilot projects for fresh milk or other liquid food and beverages in September. This event will provide delegates with the background and further detail for the competition and the support available to bidders from Innovate UK, and help catalyse collaboration and knowledge sharing.
British Plastics Federation launches new sustainable plastic packaging course
Posted on July 25, 2023
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has launched their latest sustainable online course: ‘A Guide to Incorporating Recycled Plastic into Packaging’. The CPD accredited online training brings together over sixty years ...
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has launched their latest sustainable online course: ‘A Guide to Incorporating Recycled Plastic into Packaging’. The CPD accredited online training brings together over sixty years of insights from leading packaging experts within the BPF’s extensive network, and an introductory 50% discount is available to UKCPN readers using the voucher code ukcpn when purchasing the course.
Industry event unpacks chemical recycling consultation and latest Government plans
Posted on July 25, 2023
HM Revenue & Customs’ consultation on chemical recycling of plastic and the Mass Balance Approach chemical recycling of plastic and the Mass Balance Approach was one of the hot topics ...
HM Revenue & Customs’ consultation on chemical recycling of plastic and the Mass Balance Approach chemical recycling of plastic and the Mass Balance Approach was one of the hot topics discussed at a packaging conference organised by Incpen in London last week.
Remote sensing and plastic litter: collaborations and actions for future developments survey
Posted on June 26, 2023
Innovate UK, Innovate UK KTN, The Satellite Applications Catapult, and the Arribada Initiative have created a series of scoping activities to gather information on how remote sensing is used to ...
Innovate UK, Innovate UK KTN, The Satellite Applications Catapult, and the Arribada Initiative have created a series of scoping activities to gather information on how remote sensing is used to understand, monitor, and mitigate plastic litter.
Unleashing the power of packaging data
Posted on June 23, 2023
An expanded, industry-led Open Data Standard for packaging, developed initially to support efficient and consistent data capture, sharing, and reporting on plastic packaging, has now been expanded to cover all ...
An expanded, industry-led Open Data Standard for packaging, developed initially to support efficient and consistent data capture, sharing, and reporting on plastic packaging, has now been expanded to cover all common packaging materials, including glass, metals, paper, fibre-based composites and wood.
Thumbs up for prefilled returnable packaging
Posted on June 16, 2023
A new report, released today by City to Sea and Re to mark World Refill Day, reveals packaging innovation could pave the way to making reuse the everyday choice of ...
A new report, released today by City to Sea and Re to mark World Refill Day, reveals packaging innovation could pave the way to making reuse the everyday choice of consumers in UK supermarkets.
Somerset and Newcastle join the UK’s largest flexible plastic household collection and recycling pilot
Posted on June 12, 2023
Somerset Council and Newcastle City Council are the latest local authorities to join the FPF FlexCollect flexible plastic collection pilot this Spring. ...
Somerset Council and Newcastle City Council are the latest local authorities to join the FPF FlexCollect flexible plastic collection pilot this Spring.
Commonwealth Marine Plastics Research & Innovation Framework Report
Posted on May 23, 2023
This framework report aims to help find and implement solutions to stop plastic waste entering the ocean by sharing best practices, leveraging funding and championing global action in marine plastic ...
This framework report aims to help find and implement solutions to stop plastic waste entering the ocean by sharing best practices, leveraging funding and championing global action in marine plastic pollution.
Aldi joins the UK’s Refill Coalition
Posted on May 19, 2023
The Refill Coalition is pleased to announce that Aldi is joining the fight against single-use plastic packaging. ...
The Refill Coalition is pleased to announce that Aldi is joining the fight against single-use plastic packaging.
Industry and academic research leaders unite at global plastics sustainability conference
Posted on May 11, 2023
Back for its 3rd year, the Global Research Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) conference welcomed 1,000 delegates to the Coventry Building Society Arena, with a live stream available for online viewers. ...
Back for its 3rd year, the Global Research Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) conference welcomed 1,000 delegates to the Coventry Building Society Arena, with a live stream available for online viewers.
Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Summit 2023
Posted on April 24, 2023
The prestigious Royal Institution in London was the venue for the recent Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Summit 2023, bringing together over 100 stakeholders from across the plastic packaging supply ...
The prestigious Royal Institution in London was the venue for the recent Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Summit 2023, bringing together over 100 stakeholders from across the plastic packaging supply chain and beyond.
The GRIPS 2023 Conference is just a few weeks away!
Posted on April 6, 2023
The Global Research and Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) conference, exhibition and showcase is back for its third year from 10 – 11 May 2023. Featuring 70+ innovative exhibitors, the ...
The Global Research and Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) conference, exhibition and showcase is back for its third year from 10 – 11 May 2023. Featuring 70+ innovative exhibitors, the two-day event will hold numerous interactive sessions hosted by over 80 sector experts.
2023’s Best Innovations in Plastics Sustainability to be celebrated at GRIPS
Posted on April 6, 2023
Innovators in plastics sustainability are once again invited to submit their work to be considered for "GRIPS Most Innovative". The deadline has been extended to 5pm GMT on Friday 14 April. ...
Innovators in plastics sustainability are once again invited to submit their work to be considered for “GRIPS Most Innovative”. The deadline has been extended to 5pm GMT on Friday 14 April.
£3.2 million funding announced for innovation in plastic packaging reduction, reuse, and recycling
Posted on March 28, 2023
Almost £3.2 million in funding has been announced by UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge for 17 ground-breaking plastic projects. ...
Almost £3.2 million in funding has been announced by UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge for 17 ground-breaking plastic projects.
New ‘reusability by design’ guidance for plastic packaging
Posted on February 27, 2023
Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity RECOUP has recently launched new guidance to assist stakeholders with the design of reusable plastic packaging that meets the needs of the value chain ...
Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity RECOUP has recently launched new guidance to assist stakeholders with the design of reusable plastic packaging that meets the needs of the value chain – from packaging manufacturers, packers/fillers, brands, retailers, consumers, and service providers through to waste management companies.
