We’ve been working with @Aspireoxford and @GatehouseOxford to support homeless people. We’ve brought clean clothes, food, chargers, and chatted to at least 20 street-homeless people. We've also found them a supply of hand sanitiser from @thespiritoftoad and @OxfordPackaging.
Did you know the first synthetic polymer was invented in 1869 by John Wesley Hyatt?
He was inspired by an offer of $10,000 for anyone who could create a substitute for ivory.
The popularity of billiards had put a strain on the supply of natural ivory.
#history#plastics#ukmfg
@MarsGlobal is a great example of a company that’s putting in the work to tackle #sustainability. It has committed $1 billion to become ���Sustainable in a Generation.” Read more about their plan here: https://t.co/k7eGdMMmPx #Mars #foodindustry #plastics @Forbes
Contact us to find out about our innovative plastic packaging solutions, career opportunities and how Oxford Packaging Solutions promotes sustainability. https://t.co/E9hSfQVbJo #plastic#plasticbottles#plasticpackaging
A fascinating article on how certain plastic surfaces embedded with graphite nanoplatelets can kill 99.99% of bacteria that try to attach, according to research from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden: https://t.co/6lPKPYfIHE #powerofplastic#plastic
Brilliant news that 3D printer company @formlabs is helping towards the #COVID_19 efforts. They're now using 3D printers at their Ohio-based printing facility to produce up to 150,000 COVID-19 test swabs per day. Find out more here: https://t.co/fAtjuDsSUh #pandemic#coronavirus
Well done Maryland Recycling Company for donating 36K masks to health care workers during the current pandemic. Find out more here: https://t.co/6oKz2UEGD5 #COVID_19#corona#coronavirus
Scientists have discovered a bacterium that feeds on plastic! The bug not only breaks the plastic down but uses it as food to power the process. Read about it here: https://t.co/7EKLcaApq0 #plastic#plasticwaste
OPS has the capability and experience in developing innovative product design with market-leading brands. We can bring your plastic packaging ideas to life! Get in touch today: https://t.co/E9hSfQVbJo #capabilities#plastic#packaging
As a responsible manufacturer, we have implemented intelligent lighting to support energy savings, reduce light pollution and provide a more comfortable working environment for our production team. https://t.co/E9hSfQVbJo
#intelligentlighting#energysaving#sustainability💡
From our headquarters in Oxfordshire, we have provided first-class service and quality for over 20 years.
Our location means we are ideally placed to efficiently service the UK and continental Europe. https://t.co/E9hSfQVbJo
#distribution#transport#logistics
If ever there was proof that the world needs to improve its recycling infrastructure, it's this sad news.
#nature#recycling#sustainability
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Do you have shelf appeal?
Packaging aesthetics is a critical decision factor for consumers.
We work closely with our customers to provide them with a quality product that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. https://t.co/E9hSfQVbJo
#design#packaging#ukmfg#fmcg
We're proud to work with clients of every size, from global brands to small start-ups.
Our service outputs range from 4,000 to over 500,000 containers per day. https://t.co/E9hSfQVbJo #plastic#plasticpackaging
At OPS, we understand the high levels of controls and quality that are required in the pharmaceutical sector.
We are a fully-accredited ISO standard business, so our customers can be confident about the calibre of product they receive.
#pharma#packaging#ukmfg
A temporary measure of the 5p plastic carrier bag charge has been waived for bags used in online grocery deliveries in England and expected to end on 21 September. Find out more here: https://t.co/vFIwdEefDt #plastic#COVID_19
As part of our sustainability commitment, all waste from our headquarters has been diverted away from landfill through alternative sustainable solutions.
#sustainability#ecofriendly#zerowaste
An unsettling time for every business at the moment. Almost 80% of companies in the plastics industry anticipate the #coronavirus affecting their turnover during the next six months, according to a report published by the @TheBPF: https://t.co/HNksFHLqNL #plastic#COVID_19
At OPS, we are an independent manufacturer, having formerly been part of a large international business.
This means we have the best of both worlds: agility and multi-national experience.
#manufacturing#ukmfg#ukmanufacturing