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Explore the latest news from UKCPN and Smart Sustainable Plastics Packaging (SSPP). Discover how innovation is working to eliminate the volume of plastic waste arising from within the UK.
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RWM: Changing the Game for Plastic Packaging

Posted on September 21, 2022
Textiles sustainability
UKRI’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge attended this year’s RWM & Letsrecycle Live (Stand R-P160) sharing news about a planned new funding competition to drive sustainability in plastic packaging ...
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Addressing the Challenges of Microfibres – Report

Posted on May 18, 2021
Textiles sustainability
Take a look at a report from Dr. Alice Horton & Dr. Sally Beken on the challenges of microfibres. ...
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Addressing the Challenge of Microfibres – from Source of Production to Environmental Contamination

Posted on September 25, 2020
Textiles sustainability
The UK Microplastics Network and UK Circular Plastics Network are pleased to host this online event. ...
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Royal Society of Chemistry Release Papers on Plastic Waste and Sustainable Plastics

Posted on November 22, 2019
Textiles sustainability
The Royal Society of Chemistry has produced two papers focusing on plastic waste and the role of chemistry in sustainable plastics. ...
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RWM Exhibition 2021

Posted on August 7, 2019
Textiles sustainability
UK Circular Plastics Network will be hosting a networking area at the exhibition. ...
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