Glasgow Airport launches reverse vending machine trial
TWO reverse vending machines have been installed at Glasgow Airport as part of a pilot project to encourage staff and passengers to recycle more...
Glass packaging specialist invests £1m in recycling plant
BEATSON Clark has invested a further £1 million in expanding its on-site recycling plant in South Yorkshire and installing new equipment.
The glass packaging specialist...
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...
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...
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...
