India, Feb. 6 -- Aston University has taken an important step towards developing closer relationships with key industry stakeholders by joining the British Plastics Federation (BPF).

BPF, which has over 500 members and 1200 affiliated members, is is the world's longest running plastics trade association, established in 1933 to represent the UK industry. The main purpose of the BPF is to promote of a successful UK plastics sector which is does by providing membership services including supporting the development of projects, policy frameworks, industry reports, research and other activities of relevance to the economy, It also addresses industry-wide issues such as sustainability, safety and education.

Through its membership, Aston Unive...