DS Smith pilot scheme teaches youngsters about recycling

DS Smith has launched a new recycling pilot scheme designed to encourage school pupils to look after the planet. The DS Smith Young Recyclers scheme...
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Cheese manufacturer transforms their labelling procedures using the WPL-A and WPL-S

Norseland was looking for new ways to automate parts of their manufacturing and reduce the demands on their existing workforce.

Smurfit Kappa cleans up with new detergent pack solution

SMURFIT Kappa has announced the firm has developed a new sustainable packaging solution for detergent with McBride, a manufacturer of private label products for...

BPF responds to PM’s comments on plastics recycling

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has responded to comments made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson that recycling plastic materials 'doesn't work'. The BBC reported that...

Young people ‘misled’ by health claims on packaging

A youth-led charity has called on brands to ditch 'misleading' health claims on their product packaging. Bite Back 2030 made the plea alongside the release...
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Waitrose report reveals influence of TikTok and plastic concerns

WAITROSE'S annual food & drink report has revealed increasing concerns amongst customers over the amount of plastic in packaging. Just over 70% of respondents said...

Coca-Cola creates plant-based bottle

COCA-COLA has unveiled a next generation prototype bottle made of plant-based plastic (bPET). It comes following a technological breakthrough by the company, which will allow...

Tesco partners with Faerch for new closed loop solution

SOME 2,000 tonnes of plastic per year is to be recycled into new food grade packaging under a new 'industry first' approach being taken...

New Pro Carton general manager to stress ‘unique’ advantages of cartonboard

PRO Carton, the European association of carton and cartonboard manufacturers, has appointed Winfried Muehling as the organisation's new general manager after the retirement of...

COP26 delegates to drink from reusable cups

DELEGATES at COP26 will be served drinks in reusable cups as part of a strategy to limit waste at the global summit. The UK Government...