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Aquapak supports firms’ acceleration to upscale the Circular Economy for Plastics

Aquapak reconfirms support for the The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment as its Hydropol polymer enables product functionality whilst providing multiple end-of life and recyclability options.

Laundry bags made of Hydropol become finalist at Laundry and Drycleaning Awards

Water soluble laundry bags, made using Aquapak’s Hydropol, have been shortlisted in the Best New Product award finals in the Laundry and Drycleaning Awards (LADAs) 2020.

Aquapak featured as Midlands-based COVID-safe, innovative manufacturer

Aquapak Polymers was delighted to be one of two Birmingham-based manufacturers that were visited recently by the UK Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, Mayor of West Midlands, Andy Street and Northfield MP, Gary Sambrook.

Aquapak to exhibit at Net Zero Live 2020

Aquapak will be exhibiting at the virtual Net-Zero Live from 10th - 12th November - the UK's first and only energy and sustainability event, empowering businesses to lead the net-zero revolution.

Aquapak welcomes VIP guests to discuss business innovation in the Midlands

Aquapak welcomed some important guests to its Head Office in the Midlands last week to take a tour of the manufacturing facilities and discover how Hydropol is pioneering recyclable and biodegradable packaging.

Aquapak to speak at Anaerobic Digestion & World Biogas Expo

Aquapak will be exhibiting and speaking at The World Biogas Expo 2020 taking place online from 6th – 8th October.

UK stock available of Maxim’s Hydropol garment bags

UK stock now available of Maxim garment bags made from biodegradable Hydropol.

Aquapak becomes a proud member of Made in Britain

We’re happy to announce Aquapak has become a member of Made in Britain – an organisation which celebrates and brings together the best of British manufacturers.

Police stay safe with help from infection control bags made of Hydropol

Police across the country have reaped the benefits of infection control bags made from Aquapak's Hydropol as they relentlessly battle the COVID-19 epidemic.

Red laundry bags made of Hydropol now available

Echo Packaging has launched red laundry bags made from Hydropol™. Fully dissolvable, these British-made bags are available in rolls of 50 and conform to the NHS Executive Guidelines - HSG (95) 18 - Hospital Laundry Arrangements for Used and Infected Linen.

DS Smith to target hard-to-recycle plastic packaging reduction with Hydropol

Aquapak Polymers and DS Smith have teamed up to develop the next generation of packaging solutions. With a focus on hard-to-recycle items, it will include a range of fibre-based packaging where traditional plastic films can be replaced with Hydropol.

Aquapak to speak at ThePackHub’s Sustainable Packaging Webinar

Dr John Williams will be presenting Aquapak’s innovative and sustainable polymer solution to an online audience in a packaging webinar hosted by ThePackHub on Thursday 6th August.

Hydropol hot water-soluble laundry bags now available in N. America

Hot water-soluble infection control laundry bags made from Aquapak’s trademark product, Hydropol, are now available to buy from our North America sales partner and distributor, Miller Bags.

Blog: Study on Hydropol & Pathogens

As COVID19 sweeps the world and there's an incessant rise of plastic pollution coming from the increased use of PPE, a recent study we conducted has revealed that the dwell time of pathogens on common plastics is much greater on hydrophobic surfaces in comparison to hydrophilic surfaces like Hydropol.

Grant awarded for development of domestic dissolvable bags

The receipt of an Innovate UK grant has enabled Aquapak Polymers to complete the development of high quality, water-soluble infection control bags for the domestic market made from Aquapak’s patented polymer, Hydropol.

Aquapak become a member of ADBA

We're pleased to announce Aquapak have become a member of the association for Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources (ADBA).

Job opportunity for a KTP Associate

Aquapak and Loughborough University are recruiting for a KTP Associate - R&D Technologist in Sustainable Polymers to explore the interactions between PVOH and various surfaces.

Hydropol Life-cycle Assessment published

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) shares Hydropol's Life-cycle Assessment (LCA) including the energy used to produce our innovative polymer.

Laundry Bags made using Hydropol nominated for Laundry & Drycleaning Awards

Water soluble laundry bags made from Aquapak’s patent protected polymer, Hydropol, have been nominated for Best New Product at the 2020 Laundry and Drycleaning Awards (LADAs).

Blog: The rise of plastic pollution from COVID-19 and the Hydropol solution

With concerns growing about the growing COVID-19 plastic pollution, we explore how Hydropol gives end-of-life solutions that enables the safe disposal of potentially-infected, single-use items but without the environmental impact.

KTP continues to explore the effects and behaviours on marine environments

Our two-year KTP programme with Herriot Watt continues to explore the effects and behaviours innovative polymers such as Hydropol have in marine environments and sustainability.

Aprons and gloves made from Hydropol are now available

Aprons and gloves made from Hydropol™ are now available from Sekoplas

UK manufacturer produces domestic use infection control bags

Aquapak's new UK manufacturing partner increases supply of water-soluble, domestic and commercial infection control bags made from Hydropol.

Blog: How pathogens behave on Hydropol vs microplastics

Discover how pathogens behave differently on Hydropol, due to it being a hydrophilic polymer compared to traditional, hydrophobic polymers.