Innovations
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Hundreds Attend Hugely Successful GRIPS 2024Over 600 people attended the Global Research and Innovation in Plastics Sustainability Conference 2024 (GRIPS 2024), which was organised by Innovate UK in partnership with the British Plastics Federation.Wednesday, 18 September 2024
How Polymers Are the Real MVPs of FootballFrom equipment, to stadium infrastructure, and even fan experience, the importance of plastics in ensuring a successful football tournament cannot be overstated. Here’s why...Wednesday, 3 July 2024
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Wittmann’s Fakuma 2023 Drives Cost-Saving InnovationHot on the heels of the Wittmann Group’s success at Interplas 2023 comes this week’s Fakuma 2023 exhibition, October 17-21, Friedrichshafen, Germany’s premier plastics show. Here's the details...Monday, 23 October 2023
Official Winners Of 2023 Horners Awards AnnouncedAfter an incredibly competitive year, the Horners Committee have announced the winners of their several awards for innovation within plastics.Thursday, 28 September 2023
Top 15 Innovations in Plastics 2023Did you know there are innovative and sustainable solutions to drying off after a shower, listening to music, and even flossing your teeth? After the amazing response from last year, the BPF has compiled a list of 15 new and creative plastic innovations that are changing society for the better...Monday, 25 September 2023
Lawrence Industries Are The Official UK Distributor of Recovered Carbon BlackHow can we make the production of carbon black more sustainable? Recovered carbon black uses end-of-life tyres as a feedstock, taking a circular economy approach whilst contributing towards the 30% of recycled material needed to avoid the UK plastic tax.Tuesday, 5 September 2023
Is Automatic Ultrasonic Cleaning the Answer to Cleaning Injection Moulds?The introduction of the ultrasonic machine and a carefully formulated water-based detergent has led to reduced cleaning times for injection mouldersTuesday, 30 May 2023
Reventas and SABIC collaborate on new purification technology solution to help increase recycling volumesReVentas, a leading provider of sustainable recycling solutions, will use their expertise to work with SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, using new technology to purify used plastic that could otherwise end up in landfill or be incinerated.Thursday, 11 May 2023
New EPS recycling trial launchedA new EPS recycling trial was launched with the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) on 8 November 2021. It was attended by representatives from the NLWA, the BPF, NLWA-owned LondonEnergy Ltd, and Greenbank Recycling Solutions.Monday, 15 November 2021
New BPF Document Highlights Vital Role of Plastic in a Sustainable FutureThe British Plastics Federation (BPF) has published a comprehensive new document, Plastics Explained: Exploring the Key Topics, which examines why plastic needs to be thought of more like a valuable resource and how it has a vital role to play as society works towards lowering carbon emissions. It is designed to be a useful reference tool for those working both inside and outside the plastics industry.Tuesday, 15 June 2021
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