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BREAKING NEWS:

WTERT WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE!

New website launched to present the facts on energy from waste

PAFA is pleased to be supporting leading scientists and managers from industry in the launch of a new information source that aims to present the facts on EFW.
There is far too much emotion associated with planning issues associated with planning new energy from waste facilities.
 
 

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PAFA will be holding a Parliamentary Reception again this year.

This will be held in the evening of Wednesday 16th May 2012 in The Churchill Room at the Houses of Parliament.

There will be a Joint Meeting of the Films Group, Flexible Packaging Group and Thermoformers Group during the afternoon.

Full details will be available shortly.

BREAKING NEWS:

Click on link below to see statement from the Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Department of Business, Innovation and Skills regarding the Government's plans for a Green Investment Bank (GIB).

Green Investment Bank

 

Courtauld Commitment Progress Report

Progress Report on Courtauld Commitment

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Find out the real carbon impacts of plastic bags compared with other bags and the impacts of everyday life.

doelogoNorthern Ireland Assembly Launches Consultation to Introduce Tax on Carrier Bag Industry.

A copy of the consultation paper can be downloaded from the following website address:

http://www.doeni.gov.uk/index/protecttheenvironment/waste.htm

 

wraplogoWRAP Mixed Plastics Loan Scheme. The Fund is for companies wishing to increase the capacity for sorting and processing mixed plastics packaging from the waste stream. Investments will be based on ‘soft’ loans between £50k and £1m with flexibility in repayments including a degree of state aid. please go to: http://www.wrap.org.uk/recycling_industry/information_by_material/plastics/mixed_plastics_loan.html

CogentGuide on industry training aims to improve training and skills across our sector: Go to http://www.cogent-ssc.com/Publications/CogentPolymerTrainingProvisionGuide.pdf

CogentCogent has also published an updated guide on the specialist polymer training provision available to the industry. Please click here for a PDF copy.

wraplogoThis report covers the role of plastics recycling in the new green economy: http://www.wrap.org.uk/recycling_industry/market_information/market_situation_reports/

European Safe Maintenance drive launches in Britain. It is estimated that between 25 and 30 per cent of all manufacturing industry deaths in Britain result from maintenance activity yet maintenance is integral to running a safe and reliable operation. That’s the message behind a new European initiative. For more information, visit the HSE Safe Maintenance website: www.hse.gov.uk/safemaintenance

OECD_logoThis OECD Economic Outlook compares Consumer Expenditure, Capital Growth, Long-Term Interest Rates and Unemployment Levels across Europe - an invaluable research tool go to Members Area and click on Market Research tab

Freedonia_logo_editedThis report predicts rapid growth in US fresh produce packaging through shift to healthier foods (click here)

CMAILogoPET recyclate pricing likely to remain strong as demand grows experts report go to Members Area and click on Market Research tab

wraplogoFacts about food waste in the home - fuelling the quest for smart packaging ... download the WRAP report (click here)

DECClogoGet up to date on Climate Change Agreement Consultation .. login then go to Members' Area and click on Climate Change tab ..

DEFRADEFRA Consultation on Producer Responsibility Read the consultation document - logon - go to members area and go to Climate Change

EuPIAlogoEuPIA Information Note on Swiss food contact materials legislation (packaging inks) which has potential impact on packaging/converting industry - logon - go to members area and go to Quality Standards

wraplogoRead the latest thinking in designing packaging for recyclability in the new guide published by PRAG (Packaging Resources Action Group) to inform designers, marketers and packaging specifiers about design decisions to optimise end-of-life recyclability. Logon then go to members area and click on Sustainable Business.

carbontrustInterest Free Loans!!! This Carbon Trust presentation to PAFA details the loans available to help cut energy bills by replacing old energy-intensive equipment. Login then go to Members' Section and go to Carbon Trust Loans tab...

SkillsforJusticelogoNational Standards for Sustainable Business. Login - go to Members section and go to Sustainable Business Practice tab .....

DEFRACourtauld 2 Packaging Proposals PAFA challenges the data and says that looking at carbon impact of packaging alone without considering functionality in terms of extending life, protection and reducing spoilage is fraught with dangers. Login then go to Members' area and go to Courtauld tab ...

Workplace Temperature Questionnaire issued by the Health & Safety Executive .. Login then go to Members Area and click on Health & Safety tab ..

tescoSustainability guidelines for its suppliers. PAFA members can download them in full. Login to Members' Area and click on Retailer Information

WWFlogoReport shows that 30% of UK carbon footprint is from food chain. PAFA members should login to members area and click on Climate Change for information and the download link.

DEFRADEFRA summary of consultation responses to the proposed Landfill Restrictions 2010

Click here to read.

Plastics 2020 ChallengeREAD THE LATEST FROM THE UK PLASTICS 2020 CHALLENGE Click here

HSElogoThe new Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register (OSHCR) opened 1 Feb for registration. For more information go to: www.hse.gov.uk/press/2011/hse-oshcr.htm?eban=rss-press-release.

HSElogoMAJOR INDUSTRY SAFETY INITIATIVE "SIMPL" - Safety in Manufacturing Plastics ...  click the HSE web link for full details.

eureachlogo Keep up to date with REACH Regulations. PAFA members should log in to Members Area and click on Reach Regulations for a useful guide to what action to take next