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It is estimated that over 700 species of marine animals are known to be affected each year...

The term Zero Waste is being spoken about more and more in recent times but what does it a...

At Plastic Expert, it’s our aim to increase the use of sustainable packaging where possi...

Although most people today realise the importance of recycling as much as possible, it see...

Plastic is one of the most widely used materials in the world and it is found in everythin...

The coronavirus has caused unprecedented disruption across the globe. Countries have been ...

Look around.  Plastic is everywhere.  The average home has hundreds of pieces of plastic...

Each year, over 12 million tonnes of plastic ends up in our oceans, causing untold sufferi...

The issue of plastics in our ocean is one that is climbing the agendas of governments and ...

Domestic appliances make our lives considerably easier. Without them, we’d have to deal ...

We use plastic in so many different things, from a wide range of products, through to lots...

When people make a decision to use a business, there are a number of factors they like to ...

It’s impossible to avoid the news and chatter surrounding climate change, greenhouse gas...

You probably had a good idea that cars weren't any good for the environment - unless you�...

Wrap launched its new campaign ‘Clear on Plastics’ - this campaign sets out to give cl...

At some stage, you’ll get rid of an old television. You want to upgrade to a new one, so...

Fly-tipping is a serious problem across the UK. It’s the act of illegally disposing of y...

Ibiza is one of the most popular party and tourist destinations in the world. Every year, ...

Plastic and waste plastic has long been seen as the biggest issue when tackling the enviro...

There’s been some big news in the supermarket industry at the start of 2020. The Co-Op h...

Whenever there’s talk about plastic recycling and reducing waste plastic, carrier bags s...

Finding new methods for recycling is vital if we want to manage our impact on the planet. ...

Before the days of streaming, CDs and DVDs were the main medium for music and films. But j...

The environment is something that we should all be concerned about. Our carbon footprints ...

Plastic is one of the most commonly used packings for food. Many of the items that we buy ...

Cardboard recycling prices have fallen in recent months. This is largely being caused by a...

Big businesses and large corporations are definitely stepping up to make changes to their ...

Plastic waste pollution is a global problem, and the cold hard facts of the matter is that...

If you’ve ever looked at the labels on your recyclable plastics, you’ve probably notic...

In a bid to clean up the city – and its act – officials in Rome are currently running ...

American nonalcoholic beverages giant Coca-Cola has taken huge steps towards reducing its ...

Plastic pollution is unquestionably the greatest threat to our environment, and we all hav...

The role of Artificial Intelligence and, in particular, robotics in modern business is und...

Oil prices going down might seem like a good thing for most people. When oil prices start ...

The UK produces a lot of waste. In 2016, the UK generated 222.9 million tonnes of waste, w...

Environmentally-friendly practices can go a long way in improving a brand’s image, but t...

All companies should have a corporate social responsibility policy. This tells the world w...

Plastic is one of the most common materials in the world. It comes in various forms, and i...

Should your business start to recycle plastic? Think about all the different types of plas...

The UK recycling market continues to grow, but as it does, it finds itself faced with new ...

If you’ve paid any attention to the news, business or otherwise, over the past decade, t...

Plastics are growing increasingly more used throughout the automotive industry. As the foc...

Despite being one of the most widely used forms of plastic, used in cups, packaging, and p...

As part of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations (or WEEE), which has ...

Polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, is used for a wide range of applications across the world. Amo...

The possibilities of plastics recycling technology and processes have grown at a rapid rat...

PP stands for polypropylene, and it's one of the most commonly used types of plastic in th...

In this article we take a look at some of the best shopping centres for recycling, takin...

Have you ever wondered what the UK’s greenest cities are? We all recognise the importa...

For many years, China was the largest market for the world’s waste plastic. Around 50%...

Traditionally, technologists and developers saw the role of blockchain as being primaril...

Businesses understand that their customers' needs are changing. No longer are they motiv...

Plastics come with a stigma. Mention them in a conversation, and people will instantly tal...

When we talk about plastic films, we are talking about a broad range of plastic that is so...

Have you ever wondered how recycling companies recycle your business waste? It’s a surpr...

You might ask, why should I recycle cardboard? What will I get out of it? Well recycling y...

Many people rejoice when oil prices plummet, as it means that it’s cheaper to fill up ...

We are very pleased to announce the launch of our brand-new UK-wide carpet recycling ser...

When the UK joined the EU in 1973, recycling as we know it was yet to be born. People ex...

Plastic Expert is pleased to announce that we have now launched our new National Wheelie ...

It’s commonly known that recycling is an important way to reduce your carbon footprint. ...

In the spring of 2017, Plastic Expert co-founder Russell Greig-Bartram visited Young Epile...

10 miles? 100 miles? 11,713 miles to the shores of China? Plastic Expert are back once ag...

Here at Plastic Expert, our people are our success story. Creating an all inclusive work e...

In a short space of time, the plastic scrap market has turned on its head. The ‘easy rou...

An important research project into the recycling possibilities for flexible packaging, Ref...

One of the greatest immediate challenges for the European Union is to find a way of dealin...

The company suggests that others should follow suit, and we here at Plastic Expert suspect...

Has anybody told Scotland that becoming zero waste is not a race? Actually, thinking abou...

The French culture has gained popularity all over the world, through its exquisite cuisine...

What is Plastic Soup? What does it taste like? Why is there a foundation in its name? Wha...

In Part One of this series, we looked at the Netherlands, and how we, the UK, compare with...

Plastic pollution has turned out to be a menace for the entire world, and an environmental...

  Throughout this series looking at recycling in China, we have focused on a variety ...

Here at Plastic Expert, we recently opened our first ‘brick and mortar’ operation in G...

Up In Smoke E-cigarettes have been massively influential in helping a lot of people to red...

Two years ago, back in July 2014, we put together an article for you awesome readers, enti...

Scrap metals, plastic bottles, bales, scrap paper from offices, old appliances and gadgets...

In order to answer this question, we first need to know how big the bodies of water are as...

Plastic Recycling Centre in Hampshire NOW OPEN! We're delighted to announce that our new ...

China is the most populated country in the world, meaning it has a great advantage in term...

It’s been awhile since we last put together a Vehicle Plastic Recycling blog, so now we ...

Back in August 2014, Plastic Expert featured the exciting Scottish town of Dunbar here on ...

  The Chinese government intends to promote a responsible and appropriate environment...

"Houston, Houston, we have recyclables..." NASA’s International Space Center (ISS) has b...

Pollution is one of the fastest growing concerns of the industrialized world, causing the ...

Are Chinese Recyclers getting the best recycling prices? The Chinese government is workin...

‘Our aim is to divert as much plastic from landfill, share best practice within our sect...

Wow! These Nigerian builders are flying the flag of eco-friendly homes with their amazing ...

Mixed Rigid Plastic Recycling Mixed Rigid Recycling differs to other types of recycling, ...

Warning: Plastic In Salt It’s going to get worse before it gets better. Plastic is poiso...

With remembrance day just around the corner, poppies will be popping up all over Britain a...

Without access to a fully functioning time machine, it’s impossible to locate the first ...

It’s sad when we hear that somewhere in the world, plastic is being used for evil. Plast...

Plastic recycling is a growing market, and with that growth comes new opportunities for re...

You may have read on social media recently about a type of Mealworm that can survive on a ...

What is HDPE Recycling? Most commonly, Polyethylene is processed into two different forms...

Which material would you immediately estimate to be more lucrative to waste management com...

Plastic // What are we doing to this poor planet and its creatures? A recent study showed ...

After the success of a single use plastic bag charge in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotla...