New guide aims to boost plastics recycling
RECOUP and the British Plastics Federation (BPF) have teamed up to launch new guidance aimed at helping designers create plastic packaging that is easy...
Nivea calendar considers the environment
THERMOFORMING specialist Macpac has designed and produced advent calendar trays for Beiersdorf Nivea, which feature 24 different skin care products behind numbered doors to...
Proseal’s American expansion gathers pace
PROSEAL has opened a new production facility in Virginia, USA, to meet demand for fresh convenience foods.
The tray sealing specialist said the new factory, which...
Entry deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe
THE entry deadline for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe has been extended, organisers have announced.
The deadline for entries for all eight categories is now...
EFIA winners will be flying high at new destination
THE European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA) 2019 Awards Gala Dinner will be a high flying affair after organisers announced the ceremony will take place...
Food experts discuss sustainable packaging at business breakfast
OVER 120 food industry professionals have met to discuss the future of plastics at a packaging event held by Roythornes Solicitors in Peterborough.
Biodegradable and...
RPC pot provides tamper evidence for artisan gelato
RIGID plastic packaging manufacturer RPC Superfos has provided tamper evidence for a US gelato ice cream company.
Michigan-based Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy opted for RPC’s UniPak...
Just the TICCIT: new initiative to educate kids on sustainable packaging
PRO Carton, the European association for carton and cartonboard manufacturers, has launched a new initiative to educate schoolchildren on sustainable packaging.
The Trees into Cartons,...
Mapping the way ahead: Vanden calls for more work on plastic recyclability
PLASTIC recycling specialist Vanden has welcomed the UK Plastics Pact Roadmap - but warned more work is needed on plastic packaging.
The organisation questioned whether...
Sustainability to be “key focus” at Packaging Innovations 2019
SUSTAINABILITY will be a "key focus" at Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print 2019, according to James Drake-Brockman, divisional director of Easyfairs’ packaging portfolio.
The annual exhibition returns...
