Scientists reveal new way of recycling plant-based plastics February 03, 2020 A group of scientists from the Universities of Bath and Birmingham have developed a new chemical method of recycling plant-based plastics. Read more
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Keurig Dr Pepper in plastics recycling drive October 30, 2019 The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo and Keurig Dr Pepper have joined forces under a new US initiative to reduce plastic waste from bottles. Read more
Coca-Cola creates sample bottles from recycled marine plastics October 04, 2019 The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled its first sample bottles made using recovered and recycled marine plastics. Read more
Clariant launches colourful biodegradable plastics September 24, 2019 Swiss speciality chemicals company Clariant has launched a range of 25 organic pigments for biodegradable and compostable polymers to increase consume... Read more
WHO demands more research into microplastics and reduction in plastic pollution September 03, 2019 On 22 August The World Health Organization (WHO) requested further research into microplastics and their potential effects on human health, while also... Read more
Diageo brands including Guinness ditch beer pack plastics April 15, 2019 Diageo has announced that several of its major beer brands including Guinness will stop using single-use plastics for their beer packaging. Read more
DS Smith Plastics introduces returnable beverage pack November 16, 2018 DS Smith Plastics has introduced a returnable beverage pack, Fillbee, designed to fit inside reusable crates, moving towards a sustainable packaging m... Read more
UK government to introduce tax on single-use plastics October 31, 2018 The UK government has announced that it will introduce a new tax on single-use plastics in a bid to further tackle plastic waste levels in the country... Read more
EU lawmakers vote to ban range of single-use plastics from 2021 October 25, 2018 Single-use plastic items such as plates, cutlery, straws, balloon sticks and cotton buds will be banned in the EU under plans adopted on Wednesday. Read more
Univar seals $2bn deal to acquire plastics distribution firm Nexeo September 20, 2018 Univar will acquire its US peer Nexeo Solutions, a firm which distributes chemicals and ingredients, in a deal worth $2bn. Read more