17 Oct 2018 --- A US$1.8 million competition to support creative alternative solutions to plastics was launched at the inaugural annual meeting for members of The UK Plastics Pact, held in London. The competition forms part of the US$26 million Plastic Research and Innovation fund (PRIF) aimed at engaging Britain’s best scientists and innovators to help move the country towards more circular economic and sustainable approaches to plastics. The meeting also highlighted the achievements made by members of the pact six months in, towards its four targets (specified below).