European carton and cartonboard sector meets key target
PRO Carton has unveiled new research showing that the European carton and cartonboard industry has succeeded in reducing its carbon footprint by 24% since...
Extended producer responsibility requirements brought into force
PRODUCERS of household packaging are now responsible for the costs of dealing with packaging waste, following the introduction of reporting requirements as part of...
Plastic packaging challenges to be explored during BPF seminar
THE 2023 British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) online seminar The Challenges of Incorporating Recycled Content in Plastics Packaging will take place on Tuesday March 28.
Since...
New multipacks help boost cider brand’s sales
THE launch of Draught Cyder in multipacks has generated 23% incremental sales to Aspall Cyder, owner Molson Coors Beverage Company has revealed.
Produced in Aspall...
Viridor facility to turn 37,000 tonnes of mixed household waste into energy
SOME 37,000 tonnes of mixed (black bag) household waste is to be diverted from landfill and instead processed to generate electricity in the Highlands.
It...
Fresh call made for drinks producers to sign up to deposit return scheme
DRINKS producers have again been urged to register for Scotland's impending deposit return scheme (DRS) ahead of it going live on August 16.
First Minister...
Finalists announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023
THE finalists have been announced for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023.
The winners of all seven categories will be announced on 11 May on...
Dalkeith business invests in flexographic label press
DALKEITH-based NSD Labels has invested in an FL3 eight-colour flexographic label press from Edale.
The press has been configured to specific NSDs requirements and comes...
James Cropper appoints fibre operations group lead
PAPERMAKERÂ James Cropper has confirmed the appointment of Rob Tilsley as fibre operations group lead.
He will be tasked with driving growth of upcycled fibre within...
OMRON launches new collaborative robot for heavy payloads
OMRON has unveiled its new OMRON TM20 cobot, boasting a payload of 20kg.
The cobot is designed for tasks such as palletising, machine tending and...
