Return handling fee confirmed for DRS

EXCHANGE for Change, the organisation delivering the deposit return scheme (DRS) across Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland, has confirmed the initiative's return handling fee...

OMRON retains place on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

OMRON Corporation has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), for the fifth year in a row. The DJSI is a...

IKEA to cut plastic packaging from consumer range by 2028

IKEA has announced it intends to phase out plastic packaging from its consumer range by 2028. The Swedish furniture retailer said it hopes the move...

Cullen unveils £5m expansion of Glasgow base amidst increasing demand

CULLEN has responded to growing demand with a £5 million investment to expand its Glasgow manufacturing operations. Currently producing around 500 million products annually, the...

UK-headquartered firm secures £123.9m investment

UK-headquartered Plastic Energy has received investment of £123.9 million from three separate companies. The chemical recycling firm offers a 'sustainable solution' to preventing plastic pollution,...
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Linda Crichton MBE joins OPRL board as non-executive director

LINDA Crichton MBE has joined the OPRL board as a non-executive director. Linda began her career as an environmental consultant, leading studies on waste and sustainability...
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Autopack buys Nottingham namesake

AUTOPACK has bought Nottingham-based designer and manufacturer of bespoke bag filling and handling equipment, Autopak Machinery. The company said that the move furthers its capabilities in...

Antalis boosts international expansion plans with new acquisition

ANTALIS has completed the acquisition of Portuguese packaging distribution specialist 100 metros. The firm specialises in the distribution and converting of packaging materials and components....

DS Smith confirms major paper mill investment

DS Smith has announced a major upgrade programme to its kraft paper mill in Viana, Portugal. A multi-year €145 million package of investments will bring...

Label manufacturer strengthens management team

THE Label Makers has appointed Craig Goodman as business development manager. Serving the Midlands and southern regions of England, Craig's appointment has been described by...