Charities warn DRS ‘does not work’ for visually impaired
THE Scottish Government has been urged to use the delay in introducing its deposit return scheme to consider the implications it will have for...
‘Groundbreaking’ recyclability tool for fibre-based packaging launches in UK
A new recyclability assessment and certification service has been launched for fibre-based packaging.
Papercycle is described as a 'groundbreaking' initiative, especially with Extended Producer Responsibility...
New report urges collaboration to support sustainable food systems
NEW research from Stora Enso reportedly highlights the importance of packaging in achieving greater food systems sustainability.
The report, titled “Food packaging for better food...
Make it, don’t fake it
Jodie Curry, commercial manager, Fortress Technology Europe, explores the steps that food processors can take to help prevent the circulation of unsafe food during...
Smurfit Kappa hosts European business leaders at Dublin summit
SMURFIT Kappa’s group chief executive, Tony Smurfit, recently welcomed top European business leaders in Dublin to discuss initiatives aimed at strengthening the region’s competitiveness.
The...
The importance of educating kids on compostables
By Daphna Nissenbaum, CEO and co-founder of TIPA
In 2018, when Briton Dee Caffari skippered her Volvo Ocean Race crew through the Atlantic, the team...
Plastics Recycling Show Europe to expand further in 2024
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have revealed the event will expand again next year with the opening of a further hall...
Do EU draft regulations fall short of uniform policymaking regarding e-commerce?
By Elena Rotzokou, global EPR researcher at Ecoveritas
Anticipation, excitement, and even confusion came upon the packaging world when the most recent draft proposal on...
New commercial director for tray manufacturer
ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has announced the appointment of Katy Rogers as commercial director.
An experienced sales and marketing leader, with a...
ABG and Maan Engineering collaborate to offer linerless labels solution
A B Graphic International (ABG) has teamed up with Netherlands-based Maan Engineering to offer a solution to produce laminate and linerless labels.
The collaboration is...
