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Articles tagged with: Plastic
Using art and song to help solve South African plastic waste crisis Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Using art and song to help solve South African plastic waste crisis
A pioneering scheme using street art, theatre and song aims to reduce open dumping and burning of waste as well as increase plastic recycling in South Africa.
New investigation reveals traditional roast dinner contains 230,000 microplastics Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
New investigation reveals traditional roast dinner contains 230,000 microplastics
New research by the University of Portsmouth in partnership with Good Morning Britain, has revealed that enjoying just one traditional roast dinner can lead to ingesting 230,000 microplastics (microplastics are any plastics that are smaller than 5mm in size). Furthermore, eating one roast dinner everyday - or a similar meal everyday - would equate to eating two plastic bags each year.
Coca-Cola bottler makes switch from road to rail Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola bottler makes switch from road to rail
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Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Deposit Return Scheme: T-minus 12 months
The topic of sustainability is continually in the spotlight – and rightly so. Droughts and wildfires in recent weeks are, sadly, a stark reminder of how pressing the climate emergency is.
New platform to tackle plastic waste gets political seal of approval Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
New platform to tackle plastic waste gets political seal of approval
The University of Portsmouth’s Global Plastics Policy Centre online platform aims to equip policymakers and the public with the tools to prevent plastic pollution.
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Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
CCEP reveals milestone achievements in 2021 Sustainability Report
CCEP has shared the details of its 2021 Sustainability Report, which has officially launched today, alongside details of GB-specific highlights. The report pulls out a number of milestone achievements for CCEP against its This is Forward sustainability strategy.
Global plastics treaty – starting the process in Senegal Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Global plastics treaty – starting the process in Senegal
A globally coordinated approach is vital to end plastic pollution.
Pioneering plastic-eating enzyme innovation centre opens Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Pioneering plastic-eating enzyme innovation centre opens
The University of Portsmouth’s Centre for Enzyme Innovation (CEI) will officially open its new Industrial Engagement Hub (IEH) on Friday 27 May.
MP visit to discuss plastic pollution solutions Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
MP visit to discuss plastic pollution solutions
Jo Churchill MP met with the team behind the recently announced Global Plastic Policy Centre and discussed the challenges and opportunities in tackling the global plastic pollution crisis.
Exploring the latest developments in reusable plastics packaging Partner content
Environment
By British Plastics Federation
Exploring the latest developments in reusable plastics packaging
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is hosting an online, half-day seminar on 12 May called ‘Reusable Plastics Packaging’. It will feature presentations on topics including consumer behaviour and the circular economy, as well as key case studies.
DEFRA Minister visits BPF House for Q&A event Partner content
Environment
By British Plastics Federation
DEFRA Minister visits BPF House for Q&A event
On Wednesday 20th April, Jo Churchill MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at DEFRA and the Minister responsible for recycling and waste, visited BPF House to give the keynote speech at an event on recycling, co-hosted by the BPF and The Enterprise Forum.
We need a whole-system approach to ensure a sustainable future for plastics that helps deliver net zero Partner content
Environment
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
We need a whole-system approach to ensure a sustainable future for plastics that helps deliver net zero
The UK needs a step-change in our response to climate change if we are to meet the commitments made at COP26 and keep 1.5 alive.
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Environment
By British Plastics Federation
BPF response to Spring Statement 2022
The British Plastics Federation has issued its response to this year's Spring Statement.
Q&A: learn from an expert how a global plastic agreement could reduce pollution Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Q&A: learn from an expert how a global plastic agreement could reduce pollution
Leading expert on plastic waste, Professor Steve Fletcher, explains how global ambitions to tackle plastic pollution can be delivered through national actions.
Diplomacy is Key to an Effective Global Treaty on Plastic Partner content
Environment
By British Plastics Federation
Diplomacy is Key to an Effective Global Treaty on Plastic
We now have the opportunity to pursue a collaborative, balanced approach on managing plastic waste.
BPF response to United Nations Environment Assembly Treaty Announcement Partner content
Environment
By British Plastics Federation
BPF response to United Nations Environment Assembly Treaty Announcement
In response to United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) recent announcement about a global treaty for plastics, the British Plastics Federation has issued the following statement:
University supporting the development of a global agreement to tackle plastic pollution Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
University supporting the development of a global agreement to tackle plastic pollution
University of Portsmouth research on plastic policies will help to shape a global agreement on plastic pollution.
BPF response to Wrap report on reducing household food waste Partner content
Environment
By British Plastics Federation
BPF response to Wrap report on reducing household food waste
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) shares the UK Plastic Pact’s overall objectives and the plastics industry only supports using plastic when it provides a benefit.
WATCH: Why MPs should pursue a ‘joined up’ approach to solve the plastic waste problem Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
WATCH: Why MPs should pursue a ‘joined up’ approach to solve the plastic waste problem
One of the country’s leading experts in plastic waste and pollution has urged MPs to adopt a joined up approach to the plastic waste problem at a formal meeting of the UK Parliament’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA).
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Coronavirus
By British Plastics Federation
Plastics Industry Hit By Covid Staff Absences
BPF Survey Finds 78% of Plastics Companies Report Staff Absences Due to COVID-19.
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Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Professor Steve Fletcher to give evidence at plastic waste inquiry on 18th January
After a year of progress, accelerating sustainability progress should be our New Year’s resolution Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
After a year of progress, accelerating sustainability progress should be our New Year’s resolution
As 2021 draws to a close, many of us will be looking back on the year that has been; one in which we have faced challenges, but also seen a huge amount of progress in a number of areas.
Researchers unmask the environmental impacts of COVID-19 Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Researchers unmask the environmental impacts of COVID-19
We must avoid PPE becoming an environmental hazard. The time for robust disposal policies is now.
BPF Parliamentary Reception highlights the role of the UK plastics industry as a key “facilitator” in the green industrial revolution Partner content
Environment
By British Plastics Federation
BPF Parliamentary Reception highlights the role of the UK plastics industry as a key “facilitator” in the green industrial revolution
On 30 November 2021, the British Plastics Federation (BPF), in conjunction with Plastics Europe, held a parliamentary reception at the House of Commons. It was attended by over 110 people, including 16 MPs and peers, with a further 11 government and parliamentary representatives.