Environment
Waste
Plastics in Marine Litter
SPRA was represented by Peter Davis, Director General of BPF, at two workshops on marine litter, in Aberdeen and Dundee.
SPRA Seminar on Plastics Recycling
The April SPRA meeting tackled the theme of Plastics Recycling, with three presentations: Mixed Plastics Waste Recycling from Kevin Ross (Impact Solutions); Closed Loop Recycling from Chris Dow (Closed Loop Recycling Ltd); Recycling Grants from Iain Gulland (Zero Waste Scotland)
Other Items on Waste from the SPRA Archives
News reports in the SPRA Archives on lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences relating to environmental waste.
Recycling
Innovation in Plastics Design: ‘What it Takes to Win the Horner’s Award’
At the June SPRA meeting, John McLoughlin, POLYnnovation consultancy, described the design development of Durakerb®, a kerbstone made from recycled polyethylene and polypropylene. It was the 2008 winner of the Horners’ Award for Plastics Innovation and Design.
Plastics in Marine Litter
SPRA was represented by Peter Davis, Director General of BPF, at two workshops on marine litter, in Aberdeen and Dundee.
SPRA Seminar on Plastics Recycling
The April SPRA meeting tackled the theme of Plastics Recycling, with three presentations: Mixed Plastics Waste Recycling from Kevin Ross (Impact Solutions); Closed Loop Recycling from Chris Dow (Closed Loop Recycling Ltd); Recycling Grants from Iain Gulland (Zero Waste Scotland)
Other Items on Polymer Recycling from the SPRA Archives
News reports in the SPRA Archives on lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences relating to the recycling of plastics and rubber.
Sustainability
Meeting and Adapting to Sustainability Challenges
Stuart Patrick, Chairman of The Polymer Society, reviews the sustainability challenges facing the plastics sector and how the sector has been meeting the challenges.
Bioplastics: Fact or Fiction?
Dave Wetters, Bio polymers Ltd, reviews developments of bioplastics, their processing and applications
Other Items on Sustainability from the SPRA Archives
News reports in the SPRA Archives on lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences relating to sustainability of plastics and rubber.
Legislation
Ban on infant feeding bottles produced from polycarbonate
Following an EU Directive, the Scottish Government has introduced a ban on infant feeding bottles manufactured from polycarbonate, contrary to the scientific opinion of the European Food Standards Agency.
Other Items on Legislation from the SPRA Archives
News reports in the SPRA Archives on lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences relating to legislation affecting the polymer sector.
Energy
Energy Management for Plastics Processors
Dr Robin Kent, Tangram Technology, provided a practical guide for plastics processors on how to gain control over energy management and to reduce energy costs.
Potential for Plastics and Rubber in Low Cost Solar Thermal Collectors
George Loumakis provided and overview of solar thermal collectors and explored the potential for polymeric materials in the design of low cost solar thermal collectors.
