Industry News

ESA calls for Plastic Packaging Tax to be raised

The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has criticised the Autumn Statement of the UK Government’s budget and urged for a raise...

Steve Barclay appointed Environment Secretary

Former Health Secretary Steve Barclay has been confirmed as the new Environment Secretary, replacing Thérèse Coffey. The Member of Parliament...

New BPF seminar to explore AI and the plastics industry

The inaugural British Plastics Federation ‘Plastics and AI’ event is on 16th November 2023. This half-day online event will provide...

UK Government launches ‘simpler recycling’ plan

On 21st October, the UK Government announced long-awaited reforms to household and business bin collections and a crackdown on ‘unscrupulous...

Scotland to consider banning disposable vapes

The First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf, pledged to reduce vaping among non-smokers and youth and address the environmental impact...