The UK's Leading Plastic Trade Association

Featured Stories BPF at INC-5 for the Global Treaty on Plastic Pollution The BPF attended the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) 5th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) to develop an internationally legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. Learn more The BPF Hosts its First UK REACH Workshop The BPF hosted a workshop at the University of Birmingham to give members practical advice on how they can prepare for UK REACH. UK REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) is a regulatory framework that came into force on the 1st January 2021, following the UK’s departure from the EU. The legislation manages the use of chemicals and substances on the UK market and aims to protect human health and the environment by ensuring chemicals are safely managed and evaluated. Learn more Chemical Recycling: A Beginner's Guide The 2024 Autumn budget announcement has introduced an opportunity for UK businesses to adopt a mass balance approach to verify recycled content in chemically recycled plastics. Discover the impact of this announcement on the UK recycling sector and the prospects for sustainable plastic solutions. Learn more BPF Releases Free Equipment Effectiveness Guide The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has released an Equipment Effectiveness guide, which is available as a free download until the end of the year. Two additional ones are available exclusively to BPF members. Learn more BPF Highlights So Far in 2024 A quick snapshot of what the BPF have been up to this year and plans for next year for the BPF and its over 600 members in 2025... Learn more BPF Event to Explore How AI will Affect Plastic Manufacturers The British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) highly anticipated Plastics and AI event is returning on 14 November. Learn more BPF Response To Autumn Budget 2024 The Chancellor of the Exchequer (the Rt Honourable Rachel Reeves MP) delivered her first Budget on Wednesday 30th October 2024.  It raised taxes by £40bn and outlined the priorities over the coming years across all sectors of the UK economy. Launched alongside the budget was the much awaited response to the mass balance consultation within the Plastics Packaging Tax (PPT) which will now accept the mass balance approach with fuel exempt.  Learn more BPF Responds to Claims Made About EPS Used in Construction In response to a piece on BBC Breakfast on 25 October 2024 examining EPS used as an insulation material, the British Plastics Federation (BPF) has published a statement. Learn more The BPF Visits Berry's Circular Polymers Facility The BPF's Mary Aiken-Wood and Lara Steinhobel visited Berry's Circular Polymer Facility, which uses CleanStream™ technology to mechanically process domestically recovered household waste polypropylene back into food-grade packaging. Learn more Who are we The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is the world’s longest running plastics trade association. Established in 1933, we represent and promote over 80% of the UK plastics industry by turnover. These companies include plastics recyclers, polymer suppliers and distributors, additive suppliers, service providers, plastics processors, packaging manufacturers, equipment suppliers and more. Learn More  Upcoming Events VinylPlus UK Seminar 2024 12 December Learn more BPF Annual Dinner 2025 (London) Learn more View All Events Search all planned BPF seminars and BPF-supported events of interest to the plastics industry. Events listed are typically open to all. The BPF help provide the following Courses Find short online courses on polymer topics such as, Energy Management for Plastics Processors, Sustainable Plastic Packaging and more. Learn more Plastic Suppliers Businesses are able to find suppliers of plastic products and materials via the BPF, and our members receive sales leads. Learn more Members Directory Promote your business via the BPF members directory where 80% of the plastics industry by turnover currently feature. Learn more Jobs BPF group members are able to promote and search for roles within the industry. Learn more Member Services All BPF group members will have access to legal support, expert advice and guidance as well as free exclusive resources. Learn more Sustainable Tools We guide and provide tools to BPF group members to help them through industry focused sustainability initiatives. Learn more What’s New Find a Plastic Supplier Using the British Plastics Federation's Find a Plastic Supplier service is easy: simply fill in the online form and our members will contact you shortly. Learn more Courses Access a full range of CPD approved e-learning courses specifically designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge to help you progress in your career. Learn more What Members say About Us “As I know from my own engagement with the plastics sector, the British Plastics Federation is a powerful advocate on behalf of the industry. But more than that, it has also been a promoter and supporter of change within the industry.” - Lord Sainsbury, Former Minister of Innovation "We have had some great leads from the BPF - in 18 months, four projects placed with a value of around £200k; these are from direct leads to our inbox through the BPF site." Nick Skidmore, Sales Director, Fenton Precision Engineering Ltd “We have won direct business into a very large plastic processor through our connections with the BPF who now run our systems around the world. Over the years we have worked closely with the staff at the BPF that we think of them as part of the team!" Jon Hardwick, Director, Intouch Monitoring "Our engagement with the BPF and how you have enabled me to engage with the very senior levels within Government has restored my faith in institutions and politicians and the ability to make positive change and get things done." Paul Wightman, Chairman, Owen Greenings and Mumford (Holdings) Ltd “The BPF has provided excellent support through the legal department; having this resource reduced stress levels and the advice enabled us to provide a resolution quickly and effectively, Highly recommend becoming a member.” Sharon Tinsley, Finance Director, Coral Products Plc “We find BPF events offer fantastic opportunities for the industry to tackle important issues. They bring together leading experts on all manner of topics, and act as a great place to network, discuss ideas and share projects that make a real impact.” Adrian Whyle, Resource Efficiency Senior Manager, Plastics Europe Get the latest industry news straight to your mailbox Receive important polymer industry updates including upcoming events. Join the mailing list