INEOS and Norwegian recycling company Recuro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a state-of-the-art advanced recycling facility at INEOS’ Bamble polymer site in Norway. Once commissioned, the plant will process up to 33,000 metric tonnes of end-of-life plastic waste annually, suppor
“What Comes After the Single Use for MedTech” In another instalment of our 2026 “Meet the Speakers” series, Editor Oliver Johnson caught up with Millie Marriott Webb from After the Single Use, a research project led by The University of Edinburgh, for a preview of her upcoming conference session at
Healthcare systems are essential for protecting human health, yet they also generate substantial amounts of plastic waste. Medical packaging, designed to ensure sterility and patient safety, relies heavily on materials such as polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). Although these plastics are tec
On the MD&M West show floor, Editor Oli Johnson speaks to Sarah Webber, Technical Sales Engineer at Plastic Ingenuity about the company’s new PuraForm portfolio of materials, large format thermoformed solutions, and the healthcare packaging sustainability course.
Bethan Halliwell, Partner, and Lucy Tedstone, Associate, of European IP firm Withers & Rogers highlight the challenges of sustainable innovation, and explain how building an IP strategy with sustainability at its core can turn environmental responsibility into competitive advantage. Sustainability i
Leading provider for specialty Copolyester solutions Selenis has announced the launch of Selcare CE 500, a low glycol modified polymer resin engineered specifically for film extrusion in healthcare packaging, through its dedicated healthcare brand, Selcare. This ‘breakthrough’ product is engineered
On 15th October 2025, TBAT Innovation hosted its Finalist Showcase at Renaissance at Kelham Hall, Nottinghamshire, where ten exceptional companies presented their innovations to a panel of judges, investors, sponsors and leading industry experts. A&B Smart Materials secured first place with its miss
Paper and plastics manufacturer Coveris has embarked on a healthcare circularity project, aiming to successfully recycle used medical plastic packaging back into new contact-sensitive packaging. Coveris has teamed up with SABIC, Zuyderland Medical Centre, healthcare brand Artivion and other partners
Sky Medical Technology Ltd, the UK-based parent company of Firstkind Ltd and manufacturer of the innovative geko device, has announced a landmark partnership with The Royal Mint to recycle end-of-life electronic components, furthering its commitment to sustainability and supporting the UK’s circular
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have been awarded a prestigious APEX Award to lead a groundbreaking project tackling the environmental impact of single-use diagnostic devices in healthcare. Plastics and other materials used in diagnostic health technologies such as Covid-19, Sexually Transmitt
JAV Medical Systems has been awarded the prestigious B Corp certification, awarded by the nonprofit B Lab, which it says is reserved for businesses that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. JAV says the designation that reflects its co
Dr. Cristina Richie, Lecturer in Ethics of Technology, Department of Philosophy, Edinburgh University Future’s Institute, looks at the ethical considerations raised by the environmental impact of “digital twins”. Technology has revolutionised health care. As medicine and science intersect, more heal
