Marine plastic pollution could be detected from space
RESEARCHERS at the University of the Highlands and Islands are to study whether thermal imaging cameras can be used to help detect marine plastic...
Impact of plastic pollution on human health in developing countries to be studied
THE University of Stirling is to lead a £3.85 million study which will aim to understand the public health risks and environmental impact of...
Export market sees ‘surge’ in demand for plastic pallets
GOPLASTICPALLETS.COM has reported a 'surge' in plastic pallet sales for exports since September, with sales up 20% compared with the same period last year.
MD...
Sustainable multi-pack solution a ‘game-changer’ for drinks sector
SMURFIT Kappa has teamed up with filling and packaging systems specialist KHS to roll out its TopClip multi-pack product for bundling canned drinks.
The firm...
Morrisons offers to assist brands in reducing plastic packaging
MORRISONS has asked its branded suppliers to reduce the amount of plastic used in both their product packaging and on-shelf packaging.
The supermarket said it...
Mondelēz removes plastic trays from selection box range
MONDELĒZ International has removed 1.1 million plastic trays from its range of Christmas selection boxes.
The company's selection box range, which includes Cadbury, Oreo and...
Tesco makes ‘revolutionary’ alteration to cheese packaging
TESCO has announced it is to alter the packaging of its own label hard cheeses in a move which it says will save 260...
IOM3 welcomes progress made on plastic packaging tax
HMRC has published the draft legislation for the introduction of a new tax on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content.
Due to take...
Winners of 2020 Med-Tech Innovation Awards announced
THE winners of an awards ceremony celebrating the work of trailblazers in medical technology have been announced.
The five categories in the 2020 Med-Tech Innovation...
Tamper evident label helps put the brakes on counterfeit goods
BRAKE technology specialist TMD Friction has incorporated a new tamper evident label from Eltronis onto its Textar brand parts, to help protect customers from...
