BPF’s Online Learning Programme Leads the Way in Sustainable Plastics Practice

Discover eLearning is delighted to congratulate the British Plastics Federation (BPF) on winning Best Training and Development Programme at the Plastics Industry Awards 2025. The award recognises the outstanding impact of their free online training course, Implementing OCS and PAS 510:2021 to prevent plastic pellet, flake and powder loss.

It is a programme that Discover eLearning helped to deliver through the BPF’s digital learning platform, PolymerCourses.

The award highlights a significant step forward for the plastics industry. Thousands of professionals from across the sector have now completed the course, and many more continue to enrol. Each contribution supports a shared commitment to cleaner, more responsible and more sustainable operations throughout the supply chain.

A Course Driving Real Environmental Change

Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) remains a vital global initiative focused on preventing plastic pellet, flake and powder loss into the environment. PAS 510:2021, the world’s first plastic pellet loss prevention standard, provides a structured approach to building strong management systems that help organisations achieve this goal.

The BPF’s award winning programme brings these two important frameworks together. It gives learners clear, practical guidance on how to comply with OCS and PAS 510. The online course teaches participants how to introduce robust controls, improve risk assessment processes and reduce the likelihood of material escaping into the natural environment.

For many businesses across the plastics supply chain, this training provides a vital foundation for improving operations and demonstrating a genuine commitment to environmental responsibility.

Free, Flexible and Highly Accessible Learning

One of the most impressive aspects of the programme is its accessibility. The course is completely free to anyone who wishes to take part. It offers:

• Two hours of high quality learning
• CPD accreditation from IOM3
• Lifetime access
• On demand audio and interactive content
• A personalised certificate of completion

Learners can study at their own pace and return to the materials whenever they need to refresh their knowledge.

The course is delivered online through PolymerCourses, the BPF’s dedicated learning platform. Discover eLearning supported the development of the digital learning experience, helping to bring expert content to life with interactive modules, animations and assessments.

A Win for BPF and a Positive Step for the Sector

The Plastics Industry Awards recognise excellence across the entire plastics supply chain. For the BPF to receive this award is a strong endorsement of the programme’s quality, value and real world impact.

This success also reflects the growing commitment within the industry to adopt stronger environmental practices. Every learner who completes the course becomes better equipped to prevent pellet loss and support more sustainable manufacturing and logistics processes.

Congratulations to the British Plastics Federation!

Everyone at Discover eLearning would like to congratulate the British Plastics Federation on this well deserved achievement. It has been a pleasure to support the development of a course that is making such a meaningful contribution to sustainability across the UK plastics industry.

You can explore more of the work that the British Plastics Federation does to promote responsible plastic use and environmental improvement on their website: https://www.bpf.co.uk/