“More action” needed on UK plastics

“More action” needed on UK plastics

New independent research from compostable packaging company TIPA has revealed that the majority of consumers feel the British Government’s measures to combat plastic waste don’t go far enough. Prime Minister Theresa May has pledged to eliminate plastic waste by 2042,...
MPs reassure UK plastics industry

MPs reassure UK plastics industry

DEFRA Minister Therese Coffey told a Parliamentary Reception for the British Plastics Federation and PlasticsEurope that the industry should not fear the Government’s new Plastic Waste and Recycling Strategy. Speaking at the Palace of Westminster last week, Coffey...
Fuji Xerox Australia signs three-year deal

Fuji Xerox Australia signs three-year deal

Fuji Xerox Australia has inked a multimillion dollar deal with the Department of Human Services, which will see the OEM providing multi-purpose office printers with scan and photocopy capabilities. As ARN reports, the company has signed a $32.7 million (€28 million)...
Innovation fund to fight plastic waste

Innovation fund to fight plastic waste

The UK Government has announced a new plastics research and innovation fund, with the intention of driving a more sustainable approach to plastic manufacturing and consumption. The £20 million ($26.3 million/€22.8 million) package is being launched to encourage...
New Zealand tackles e-waste issue

New Zealand tackles e-waste issue

The Pacific nation’s Associate Environment Minister has announced a funding injection to increase recycling efforts and prevent landfill. Eugenie Sage has announced that the Government’s Waste Minimisation Fund has given an NZ$80,000 ($56,000/€48,000) grant to Mint...