Macfarlane Group completes acquisition of Allpack Packaging Supplies
MACFARLANE Group has completed the acquisition of protective packaging specialist Allpack Packaging Supplies.
East Anglia-based Allpack supples products to customers across a range of sectors...
PRS Europe 2025 conference programme outlined
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS Europe) have published the outline conference programme for the event, which returns to the RAI Amsterdam...
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...
Edinburgh Napier spinout launches biodegradable ‘forever chemicals’ alternative
AN Edinburgh Napier University spinout has discovered a method of using seaweed waste to produce a biodegradable alternative to chemical plastics.
The discovery was made...
Plastic shows it can be a force for good
Plastic has made an important contribution to the fight against the coronavirus but to continue to make the best of its many benefits will...
‘Confusing’ information potentially hindering packaging recycling
NEW research commissioned by OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has revealed that recycling remains important for consumers - but more than half of respondents said...
Carton excellence celebrated at annual awards gala
THE winners of the European Carton Excellence Award (ECEA) 2025 have been announced at a ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey.
Hosted by Pro Carton and the...
Impressive Total: new solutions wow visitors at PPMA exhibition
THE great and the good of the processing and packaging machinery sector met at the NEC Birmingham in late September for three terrific days...
DS Smith sets out new sustainability goals
DS Smith has unveiled its new ten-year sustainability vision and strategy, Now and Next, which sets out the firm's commitments and goals.
The business explained...
Flexible packaging firm opens new UK base following ‘rapid’ growth
ECO Flexibles has opened its new UK headquarters in Northampton, in a move described as a 'significant leap forward' for the business.
Now located in...
