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British Plastics Federation @TheBPF

UK's largest plastics trade association with 500 members from across the plastics industry supply chain.

Joined July 2009
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British Plastics Federation@TheBPF
11 Jan 2023
Not sure about becoming a member? This is for you 👇 With the new year upon us, it’s the perfect time to understand the many benefits of BPF Membership: bpf.co.uk/join 📢 Sound on #plastics #plasticsindustry #membership
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Two busy days at CHEMUK 2026 👏 Great to catch up with members and meet new faces from across the wider industry. A strong reminder of how connected UK manufacturing, chemicals, materials, sustainability and supply chains really are. #CHEMUK2026
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Construction plastics are under pressure. New regulations. Net zero targets. Carbon reporting. AI. On 19 May, we’re bringing clarity. Join our Plastics in Construction seminar for real-world insight across the supply chain 👇 bit.ly/4cFQrAz #PlasticsInConstruction
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♻️PET vs PEF. Which performs better across the full lifecycle? This cradle-to-grave study looks at recycling, energy recovery and more for 250ml drinks bottles. Because sustainability is never just about one metric. Explore the findings: bit.ly/4d0BjPB #LCA
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The US–Iran conflict is already affecting the UK plastics industry. • 98% report cost increases • 58% report severe or significant operational impact • 63% have seen delays or cancellations Read the full statement here: bit.ly/3OmMxVh #UKPlastics
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Net zero targets are easy. Delivering them isn’t. Join our Annual Net Zero Seminar on 21 May 🌿 Practical tools, real strategies, no fluff. Register here 👇 bit.ly/4vpRAoK #NetZero #Sustainability
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Recycled content in plastics packaging sounds simple. In practice? Not quite. Quality. Supply. EPR. Compliance. ⏳ 20% early bird ends tomorrow 📅 13 May | 🕒 1:30 PM Register 👉 bpf.co.uk/events/incorporati… #PlasticsPackaging #Recycling #CircularEconomy
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Are we reaching a turning point for UK plastics? 🔄 Our latest Business Conditions Survey shows early signs of stabilisation. Read the full findings in the latest @interplas_news 👉 bit.ly/41bpcsf
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Hear from leading experts at our Health & Safety Seminar 🦺 Speakers include Richard Bladon, Sarah Valentine, Graeme Craig, Rachel Little and Peter Kelly. 📅 24 March | 💻 Online Register: lnkd.in/d9sBTg8a #HealthAndSafety #Manufacturing
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Over 9,000 runners braved the wind and rain at the Brighton Half Marathon, including six colleagues from the British Plastics Federation running for @macmillancancer 💚 Huge congrats to the team! You can still support their fundraising here 👇 justgiving.com/page/BPFrunsH…
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20% of production time is lost in a typical plastics facility📉 Most operations don’t realise how much margin is quietly disappearing. Real-time operational visibility changes that⚙️ Explore the full technical whitepaper: bpf.co.uk/Productivity/redef… #OperationalExcellence #OEE
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Join us on 24 March for our annual Health and Safety Seminar 🦺 Covering HSE 2026 priorities, industry accident data and the SIMPL relaunch. Free for BPF & SIMPL members! Register here 👇 bit.ly/4qF5TlC #HealthAndSafety #PlasticsIndustry
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A great first day at @Southern_Mfg . Brilliant to meet members and new faces across the supply chain. If you are at the show today, come and see us at Stand N270 👋 #SouthernManufacturing #UKManufacturing #ManufacturingInnovation
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The countdown is on! ⏰ Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 is nearly here. We’ll be in Birmingham with @EasyfairsPackUK on 11–12 Feb — come say hello at Stand B140 👋 Free tickets: lnkd.in/dbiCrQxY #PIE26 #PackagingInnovations #Empack
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We’re heading to #SME26 ⚙️🌐 10,000 professionals. 500 suppliers. The UK’s biggest ideas in manufacturing and engineering — all in one place. Catch us at Stand N270. More info here: southern-manufacturing-elect… #SouthernManufacturing #Manufacturing
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🌱 EPS reduces heating demand, protects products and supports efficient transport, with strong lifecycle performance and recyclability. 🔗 lnkd.in/euxBiG32 📽️ @EUMEPS 🔎 eps.co.uk/ #eps #sustainability
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Two BPF team members attended the Polymer Study Tours 📚, gaining insight into modern manufacturing and applied sustainability at BERICAP and Berry Global. Proud to support this programme with @iom3 and The Worshipful Company of Horners. More info: lnkd.in/dcQphtyV
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Our Plastics in Automotive Seminar brought the sector together to explore funding, innovation and ELV challenges 🚗⚙️ Thanks to our speakers, table-top exhibitors and sponsors STÄUBLI and ENGEL (UK) Ltd 🙌 Full recap 👉 tinyurl.com/bd9uka3f #Automotive #Plastics
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British Plastics Federation retweeted
VinylPlus@VinylPlus_EU
25 Nov 2025
🇬🇧Register now for the VinylPlus UK Seminar 2025 The VinylPlus UK Seminar returns for 2025 and has been designed to provide the latest advances in the #PVC / #vinyl industry, including updates in legislation from the UK and Europe. bpf.co.uk/events/vinylplus-e…
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Great to co-organise yesterday’s Plastics & Rubber in the Circular Economy reception with @ScotPlastic at the @ScotParl . Over 100 industry and government representatives joined the conversation on polymers, security and circularity 🔄 #PolymersInScotland #CircularEconomy
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Did you know modern cars use hundreds of kilograms of plastics to boost efficiency and performance? 🚗⚡ Join us at the BPF’s Plastics in Automotive Applications conference to explore what’s driving the sector. Register: bpf.co.uk/events/plastic-in-… #Automotive #Plastics #BPFEvents
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