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...
OPRL welcomes Defra ‘clarity’ on EPR labelling
OPRL has welcomed Defra’s confirmation that OPRL’s ‘Recycle’ label is already compliant with new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging rules.
During an online business...
FPA warns current EPR implementation ‘risks creating confusion and financial uncertainty’
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that action is needed to ensure fair implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
Leaders from across the packaging sector...
Macfarlane Group completes acquisition of Polyformes
MACFARLANE Group has completed the acquisition of Polyformes Limited for up to a maximum cash consideration of £11.5 million, including an earn-out of up...
“Robust and durable” pack helps beer calendar spread Christmas cheer
Antalis Packaging has helped an Edinburgh-based online alcoholic drinks retailer spread some Christmas cheer with the launch of its 'Canvent' calendar, featuring 24 330ml...
Coca-Cola trials removing labels from Sprite on-the-go bottles
LABELS are to be temporarily removed from Sprite on-the-go bottles as part of Coca-Cola's trial of 'label-less' packaging.
The pilot will see labels on single...
Environmental charity closes with call for government and industry to ‘step up for reuse’
CHARITY and social enterprise City to Sea has announced it will be concluding operations this month after ten years of campaigning to stop plastic...
Coveris and TIPA enter exclusive agreement to deliver home compostable produce labels
COVERIS and TIPA® Compostable Packaging have entered an exclusive agreement to manufacture and market compostable labels for fresh produce in the UK.
The move has...
Kammac reports ‘significant surge’ in demand for healthier products
THIRD-party logistics provider Kammac has reported a 'surge' in wellness-related business at the start of 2025, driven by health-conscious trends such as Dry January...
Pro Carton champions fibre-based packaging this Zero Waste Week
Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director at Pro Carton, urges the UK to lead on sustainability with fibre-based packaging during Zero Waste Week 2024
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