Irvine glass plant recognised for sustainability innovation
ARDAGH Group has won a sustainability innovation award at the inaugural International Beverage Awards, held recently in Tokyo.
The business fought off competition from 84 entries...
Skin care specialist transitions to 100% PCR aerosol cans in Europe
SKIN care specialist Beiersdorf and Ball Corporation have marked a milestone in their partnership, after transitioning all of Beiersdorf’s European aerosol cans to 100%...
Tartan Army raises sustainability and health concerns over World Cup reusable bottle ban
THE Association of Tartan Army Clubs has raised sustainability and health concerns over FIFA's decision to ban fans from taking reusable water bottles into...
Sustainability: the bigger picture
By Tony Hitchin, general manager of Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard Manufacturers
'SUSTAINABILITY'is a term everyone is familiar with, but few...
Packaging takes key role in Covid-19 battle
THE Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, which has wreaked havoc around the globe, has brought the importance of packaging and plastics firmly into focus.
Lidl GB outlines new plastic and packaging ambitions
LIDL GB has outlined a new set of plastic and packaging targets, as part of its strategy to eliminate waste.
The retailer revealed it has...
Smurfit Kappa hails progress of sustainability strategy
SMURFIT Kappa has revealed the business is making 'significant and tangible' progress on achieving its sustainability targets according to its 14th Sustainable Development Report.
Compared...
Labelling now required on food pre-packed for direct sale
FOOD pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) on site is now required to feature ingredient and allergen labelling under new legislation.
Items such as sandwiches packaged...
Scotland urged to consider digital DRS alternative
A recycling technology business claims that digitalising Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) could see the initiative integrate better into modern society and help meet...
Winners of Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 announced
WINNERS of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 have been announced during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
The seven winners are as follows:
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