New paint container with 50% PCR plastic rolled out
AMCOR and Flügger have teamed up to create a paint container made with 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic.
The solution forms part of Flügger’s ambition...
The personal approach remains key for Macpac
THERMOFORMED packaging specialist Macpac is targeting growth in the Scottish market as the firm aims to capitalise on growing demand for sustainable products and...
Scotland goes green with new rugby kits
THE Scottish national rugby side is to wear kits made from recycled plastic bottles in its upcoming 2021/22 campaign.
Both the home and away jersey...
Solar investment marks step forward in packaging firm’s sustainability journey
KINGSMOOR Packaging has announced the company's recent collaboration with Mypower has resulted in an 'extensive' PV solar panel investment for its Somerton manufacturing facility.
The...
Recyclable sushi trays provide fresh look for Eat Happy
DS Smith has teamed up with sushi specialist Eat Happy to develop a fully recyclable solution for the firm’s disposable plastic sushi trays.
The tray...
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...
Conference programme announced for Plastics Recycling Show Europe
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which takes place at RAI Amsterdam from 19-20 June, have confirmed the full conference programme for the...
Coveris site achieves RecyClass certifications for recycling success
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris' Winsford plant has been awarded both the RecyClass Recycling Process Certificate and the RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certificate at Level 2.
The...
Recycling drive helps find new uses for surplus plastic
RPC bpi protec has announced its Worcester site has established a closed-loop recycling initiative to help find valuable uses for surplus plastic packaging.
Unused wicketed...
Reusable container offers ‘ideal’ refill packaging solution
A 14-litre HDPE reusable container by Berry Global is providing the vessel for a new refill packaging solution from the Refill Coalition.
The pilot for...
