Nestlé ‘significantly’ reduces packaging with narrower share bags
NESTLÉ has announced that the packaging of its confectionary sharing bags have 'significantly' less packaging thanks to a redesign.
From April, the likes of Milkybar,...
Berry to highlight mechanical recycling innovation at PRSE 2O25
BERRY Global will highlight its mechanical recycling capabilities, including its award-winning CleanStream closed-loop recycling system at this year’s Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), which...
Charpak boosts production capacity with latest thermoforming unit
PACKAGING designer and manufacturer Charpak has commissioned its latest Kiefel KMD78 thermoforming machine, as part of its multi-million pound development programme.
This is the fourth...
Plastics recycling value chain gets set to make tracks for Amsterdam
FINAL preparations are underway for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which takes place at the RAI Amsterdam from April 1-2.
The exhibition and conference is...
20p deposit for Scotland’s bottle return scheme
THE Scottish Government has outlined plans for the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS), which is set to include aluminium and steel cans, as well...
New testing facility analyses quality of recycled material
BERRY Global has announced that the firm's plastics recycling facility in Heanor has opened a Centre of Excellence to enhance the level of quality...
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...
Sainsbury’s continues bloom in sustainable packaging options
SAINSBURY’S is launching a new trial which will see the supermarket wrap its flower range in paper rather than the traditionally used plastic sleeves
Joint project proves feasibility of separating multi-layer PVDC films from polyolefins
SCIENCE company Syensqo and TOMRA, a provider of sensor-based sorting technology and solutions, have teamed up to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of separating...
Getting their pound of plastic
By Nigel Coates, managing director, LVF Packaging
PLASTIC waste hasn’t been far from the top of the public enemy number one charts since Sir...
