‘First’ fully recyclable paper crisp packet launched

THE UK's 'first fully recyclable paper crisp packet' has been launched. Unveiled by the British Crisp Co, the solution is designed to address the issue...

‘Pioneering’ trials to begin on lightweighting glass bottles

TRIALS are set to start aimed at increasing the strength and thereby reducing the weight of glass bottles. Three major players in the sector are...

Budweiser Brewing Group eliminates plastic rings

BUDWEISER Brewing Group UK&I has announced that its portfolio of beers is now plastic-ring free. The firm said the move will eliminate 250 tonnes of...

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020 winners announced

AN eco coffee maker, in-home water appliance and gel-less film recycling technology were among the winners at the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020. Announced at the...

Coffee shops urged to switch to fully recyclable cups

A petition calling on UK coffee shops to review their current paper cup suppliers has reached over 5,000 signatures ahead of World Environment Day. The...

Carlsberg unveils “revolutionary” sustainable packaging

CARLSBERG has unveiled a new packaging innovation in a bid to reduce waste, which will see cans held together by glue, rather than plastic...
Toby Bridges, centre, with members of the NBT team, Joel Hodgson and Luke Feilden.

North east firm targets growth

NBT GROUP is on target to double its turnover by 2015 with an new growth strategy and image for its new generation of customers. Established...

New study highlights levels of confusion over packaging recycling

NEW research from Aquapak has revealed that 70% of British consumers admit they are confused by what packaging can and can’t be recycled. Just one in...
Reverse vending machine in store

Campaigners urge Holyrood to adopt Nordic-style variable DRS

CAMPAIGNERS have urged the Scottish Government to implement a Nordic-style deposit return scheme with a variable rate after research found 'landslide' public support for...

Signature move: firm takes next step in sustainable journey

SIG has launched the SIGNATURE EVO, described as the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier packaging materials for aseptic carton packs. The product extends SIG’s aluminium-free...