LONDON, January 14, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The British Plastics Federation (BPF) and the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) are working together to support the UK plastics supply chain in creating more sustainable and reusable packaging -circulation. As part of the initiative, two training courses have been developed for people across the plastic packaging supply chain, involving brands, designers, manufacturers, retailers and even students, on how to use plastics in a more sustainable way.
The joint venture aims to develop recyclable and resource efficient plastic packaging, which will help ensure more sustainable products are developed and used within the UK.
Governments around the world and the global plastics industry are looking at ways to reduce the impact of plastics on the environment. BPF’s latest training courses, funded by the UKRI, cover a range of environmental topics including a lifecycle approach, causes and solutions to marine waste, ecodesign principles , bioplastics, legislation and waste hierarchy.
Launched today, the latest course, ‘Plastic Packaging – Understanding Environmental Issues’, aims to educate employees at retailers, brands and manufacturers on the key issues and complexities. in the effort to reduce plastic packaging waste. Usually priced at £ 120, the course is available for £ 25 to finish January 2021. To find out more and register for the course go to: https://www.polymercourses.com/plastic-packaging-and-sustainability-understanding-the-issues/
Philip Law, The CEO of the British Plastics Federation, says: “In launching PolymerCourses.com, the BPF has developed a platform to help companies educate their employees on key issues. In recognition of this, we have developed the first two of our courses to provide valuable technical insight and knowledge to those interested in or involved in the sustainability of plastic packaging. the interesting and accessible way. “
Paul Davidson, Challenge Director, UKRI Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge says: “It is great to see the impact our support for this BPF project is bringing forward brands and retailers to help with the environmental costs of plastic packaging We want to continue to lead innovation and ensure that the plastic packaging supply chain has the technical expertise to develop more sustainable packaging. “
The BPF has also published two new reports this week on the sustainability and recycling of plastics in the UK. Stability in plastic supply chain addresses key environmental issues in the plastics industry, providing examples and case studies of good practice, whilst being comprehensive Recycle road map shows how the UK recycling industry could expand in the next decade, doubling the amount of plastic waste recycled in UK facilities, as long as the right drivers are in place. place. BPF projects, with major investment and other major developments, require much less plastic waste to be removed and plastic going to landfill could shrink by just 1% by 2030.
Contact
For more information, values, images or to arrange an interview with the BPF contact:
Alex Harris, Marketing Manager, BPF
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7457 5012
Email: [email protected]
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Further information and images: https://www.bpf.co.uk/article/bpf-and-ukri-courses-1830.aspx
SOURCE British Plastics Federation
