Social media can be a hotbed of fake news at the best of times, and a vociferous anti-plastics agenda means the industry often falls victim to the spreading of misinformation and falsehoods.
To combat this, the US-based Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has launched a ‘Recycling is Real’ campaign dedicated to promoting and defending plastics recycling in North America. Partly created to put an end to...
With deposit return schemes (DRSs) currently being established in a number of European countries and beyond, some sections of the beverage industry have expressed fears over an impact on sales. However, a study published by the US-based Container Recycling Institute and Reloop has found no definitive evidence that new or expanded DRSs impact the bottom line of drinks companies. Fluctuations in sales observed across...
When it comes to the recycling of plastics packaging, every aspect of the stream needs to function effectively to enable true circularity.
The role of...
A legally-binding agreement to regulate plastics moved a step closer last month, after delegates from approximately 180 countries committed to drawing up the first...
Spring is typically a time for renewal and growth, and these seasonal virtues are reflected by the impressive number of plant openings and investments...
Written on the eve of Super Bowl LVII (57), this month’s PlasticScene pays homage to the American Football calendar’s annual showpiece.
Playing a solid possession...
