PET

'Breakthrough': Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into paracetamol

Science

'Breakthrough': Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into paracetamol

New study from University of Edinburgh researchers suggests E coli bacteria can be used to convert plastic waste into paracetamol using a process that generates 'virtually no' greenhouse gas emissions

clock 24 June 2025 • 3 min read
Coldplay to re-release nine albums on 'ecorecords' made from plastic bottles

Technology

Coldplay to re-release nine albums on 'ecorecords' made from plastic bottles

Re-released LPs expected to cut carbon emissions by 85 per cent compared to traditional vinyl production, the band's label claims

clock 18 June 2025 • 3 min read
Kingspan breezes past goal to recycle one billion plastic bottles into wall insulation

Recycling

Kingspan breezes past goal to recycle one billion plastic bottles into wall insulation

Insulation specialist meets goal to use one billion recycled plastic bottles in its products a year ahead of schedule through partnership with Synthesia Technology

clock 21 February 2025 • 2 min read

BusinessGreen

Nestlé partners with Biffa to secure UK supply of recycled plastic bottles

Partnership will see Biffa supply Nestlé Waters UK with recycled PET to produce bottles for its water brands such as Buxton

clock 23 September 2020 • 2 min read

Recycling

Coca-Cola European Partners eyes plastic bottle recycling plant with CuRe investment

Drinks giant's European business backs Dutch technology start up in bid to establish rPET production factory

clock 16 July 2020 • 2 min read

Recycling

Scientists hail plastic-eating enzyme as 'breakthrough' for recycling

Demonstration plant to open next year for lab-engineered enzyme researchers claim can break down 90 per cent of PET plastic in 10 hours

clock 09 April 2020 • 2 min read