How Yorkshire-based Bright Green Plastics recycles 40,000 tonnes of plastic each year

The Yorkshire-based reprocessing firm, Bright Green Plastics, has been acquired by IPL Global from AIAC.

The acquisition will allow the manufacturer of sustainable packaging services for environmental, returnable packaging and industrial markets to offer a full recycling service for its products.

Bright Green Plastics’ West Yorkshire-based reprocessing site, which recycles around 40,000 tonnes of plastic waste each year with a 130-strong workforce, will continue to operate under its existing management team.

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A spokesman said: “IPL plans to invest in equipment and innovative projects to increase the recycling capacity and capabilities of the business, which will ensure the continued supply of high-quality recycled compounds to customers across many sectors.”

Steve Spencer, General Manager at Bright Green PlasticsSteve Spencer, General Manager at Bright Green Plastics
Steve Spencer, General Manager at Bright Green Plastics

Ian Farquhar, UK Managing Director at IPL Global, said: “We are delighted to have Bright Green Plastics as part of our network of businesses.

"Our shared values, coupled with impressive breakthroughs in the development of recycled polymer formulas for a wide variety of applications, means that together we can offer sustainable solutions the market is looking for. It’s this passion and commitment to innovation that first attracted us to the company, and we’re excited to see the value that Bright Green Plastics is set to bring to our business as we, in turn, contribute to its ongoing growth and success in the worldwide marketplace.”

Steve Spencer, General Manager at Bright Green Plastics, which is based near Castleford, added “Anyone that comes across our business knows we are passionate about plastic recycling.

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“This acquisition will provide the global assistance to accelerate significant technical developments, ensuring as much recycled plastic as possible is ploughed back into the manufacturing cycle, whilst lessening reliance on virgin plastic.”

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Mr Spencer, who joined Bright Green Plastics in 2019, will continue to oversee business operations. IPL can trace its roots to the 1930s, when it was founded as a manufacturer. It has grown by acquisition in recent years.

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