Welcome to our Sustainable Insights Newsletter
Join us as we explore real innovation in circular and nature-led design.
Produced quarterly, each edition will bring you the latest updates in sustainability and we’re excited to launch our very first issue for spring.
Waterhaul - Circular Recovery in Action
Plastribution has strengthened its commitment to sustainable materials by securing an exclusive UK agreement to distribute Waterhaul’s Traceable Marine Plastic™.
Waterhaul is a pioneering social-enterprise dedicated to tackling ocean plastic pollution through circular recovery.
At a time of global supply uncertainty, driven by disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, UK-based materials also offer greater supply chain resilience, reduced reliance on oil, and improved sustainability credentials. 
Transforming Green Waste into Sustainable Solutions
Bioplasmar are redefining the future of materials by upgrading organic waste into valuable, biodegradable products.
Bioplasmar helps manufacturers across industries to easily integrate bio-resins into their existing production processes. Their solutions enable businesses to replace single-use plastics with climate-positive materials.
Visit: www.bioplasmar.com for more information about their biodegradable bio-resins
Introducing UBQ™ Masterbatch – Now available from Plastribution
UBQ™ Masterbatch is a new, bio-based additive that helps manufacturers cut carbon impact while keeping their existing processes and performance targets.
The masterbatch allows manufacturers to dose precisely the amount of UBQ™ needed within their formulation to meet specific sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.
Stay up to date with the latest developments shaping the plastics and polymers industry.
In this section, we share quick snapshots of key news, innovations, and sustainability updates that could impact materials, supply chains, and the wider market.
PPT
The Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) raised to £228.28 per tonne on 1st April 2026. Any plastic packaging item that does not contain at least 30% recycled content will be liable to pay.
pEPR
The Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) to run pEPR will be appointed in Spring 2026
Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)
Launch date for the Deposit Return Scheme is October 2027. It will collect PET and aluminium beverage containers from 150ml up to 3 litres.
UK Food Contact Legislation
The UK currently relies on legacy pre-Brexit legislation (282/2008), with existing approvals carried over. However, under the SPS agreement with the EU, it is expected that the UK will adopt updated European regulations (2022/2616 and 2022/351), likely aligning rules around recycled polyolefins and novel technologies for food contact applications.
Do you have any questions about PPT or other regulatory issues? Contact our Plastribution Technical Team for advice.
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