More sustainable stick applicator supports sports brand’s carbon commitments
AMCOR has produced a skincare stick applicator for sports brand Decathlon, using recycled plastic sourced from Amcor’s proprietary CleanStream technology.
With 87% rPP, each applicator...
Deadline extended for entering Plastics Recycling Awards Europe
THE deadline for the inaugural Plastics Recycling Awards Europe has been extended to 12 January 2018.
The awards are open to organisations and individuals across Europe...
Unilever announces major packaging plans
UNILEVER, the company behind brands such as Ben & Jerry’s; Persil; TRESemmé and Hellman’s, has announced that by 2025 it will halve its use...
AMI announce postponement to its exhibitions
AMI has announced that its plastics industry exhibitions in Messe Essen in Germany have been rescheduled to take place on 7-8 October 2020.
Previously scheduled...
Packaging innovation allows for new recyclable Asda blueberry packs
ASDA has launched fully recyclable packs for its blueberries, thanks to a new packaging innovation.
The supermarket said the packs have been designed so that...
Webinar series to celebrate iconic designs in plastic innovation
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced a new series of free webinars that will examine classic product designs from the 20th century that...
Aldi commits to removing single-use plastic from own-brand tea
ALDI has announced it is to remove single-use plastic from all of its own-brand teabags by the end of 2021.
The supermarket said the move...
Full conference programme announced for Plastics Recycling Show Europe
THE conference programme for the upcoming Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) has been published ahead of the event at the RAI Amsterdam on 4-5...
Be careful not to swap one problem for another
Producers seeking sustainable alternatives to shrink wrapping should stop to consider the true benefits of the packaging they select, says Martin Leeming, CEO of...
Greiner Packaging introduces new sustainability and innovation manager role
GREINER Packaging UK & Ireland has announced that Rachel Sheldon has been promoted to a new role as sustainability and innovation manager.
The move has...
