Plastics

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Unilever invests to find alternatives to plastics

Unilever is taking materials science “into our own hands” to cut its use of virgin plastics.

Neschen is based in Bückeburg, Germany

ATP buys Neschen Coating following turnaround

German adhesive manufacturer ATP adhesive systems (ATP) has acquired solvent-free adhesive coatings firm Neschen Coating in a 7 October deal.

Wrapfest's two halls at Silverstone were busy with visitors

Wrapfest returns to Silverstone

Fespa’s automotive wrapping expo, Wrapfest, has returned to Silverstone racing circuit for its second annual outing.

Investigation tracks soft plastics recycling

An investigation into the recycling of soft plastics by two of the UK’s biggest supermarkets has resulted in a claim that customers are being misled, and for government to support a big cut in plastic...

Google has researched solutions that prioritise both sustainability and performance. Image: Google Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide

Google shares plastic-free packaging know-how

Google has shared details about its transition to fibre-based packaging in its new Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide – but its other sustainability goals have been hit by increased emissions due to...

Printed.com's new seeded paper is directly plantable, and will germinate UK-native wildflowers

Printed.com introduces more sustainable substrates as sales rocket

Web-to-print innovator Printed.com has introduced two new sustainable substrates, a plantable wildflower-seed paper, and a PVC-free banner material, as part of its push to widen its product portfolio...

Surepak's Bielloni laminator is up for sale, alongside around £250,000 of raw material and stock

Surepak admins auction £250k of stock after sale falls through

Stock worth £250,000 is going up for auction tomorrow (12 June) as administrators wind up flexible packaging firm Surepak in the wake of a failed sale process.

Hexis showed off its partnership with car manufacturer Alpine on its booth

Hexis launches Europe-wide recycling scheme

French film manufacturer Hexis has launched its European recycling scheme at Fespa 2024, six months after first trialling the programme in France.

Neschen shows off new laminator and PVC-free films

Neschen Coating has arrived at Fespa 2024 with a brand-new laminator and wide stock of sustainable media.

Strike planned at De La Rue polymer plant

Workers at De La Rue’s banknote polymer factory are planning a 24-hour walkout over a below inflation pay rise proposal.