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
Major names confirmed to speak at Interplas 2023
ORGANISERS of Interplas 2023 have unveiled the official programme schedule for the exhibition and conference, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from September...
Entries sought for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2021
PACKAGING innovators are being encouraged to submit entries for The Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2021.
Entries for the Plastic Packaging Product are open to new...
New plastics waste prevention plan announced
A new collaborative initiative that aims to turn the tide on the UK’s issue of plastic waste has been announced.
The UK Government’s 25 Year...
Scottish ‘ingenuity’ key in Prevented Ocean Plastic success story
SCOTLAND is playing a ‘huge part’ in an innovative form of recycled packaging being found across supermarket shelves, the director of the firm behind...
Aquapak appoints chief operating officer to support growth plans
AQUAPAK Polymers has appointed Tom Barrett as chief operating officer.
Based at the firm’s main manufacturing site in Birmingham, he will be responsible for supporting...
Meat producer switches to recyclable plastic pack solution
PACKAGING and paper specialist Mondi has teamed up with Austrian meat producer Hütthaler to produce a fully recyclable thermoforming film for meat and sausage...
Plastic packaging tax details divulged in UK Budget
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has used today's Budget to confirm plans to introduce a plastic packaging tax from April 2022.
New legislation will mean manufacturers...
Canadian and UK firms partner to develop sustainable bioplastics
RENAISSANCE BioScience Corp is partnering with UK-based Biome Bioplastics Limited on a £814,000 two-year initiative to develop sustainable bioplastics.
The Canadian specialist in bioengineered yeast...
Group warns of plans to ‘derail’ impending deposit return scheme
SCOTLAND'S impending deposit return scheme (DRS) is at risk of further delay, a campaign group has warned.
Have You Got The Bottle? warned that efforts...
