New thermoformed pack features intriguing twist

CHARPAK’S green credentials are in evidence with the firm’s latest patented innovation Twist-Loc, an rPET thermoformed container which can be used across ambient, chilled...

Government urged to tread carefully over potential single-use plastic tax

THE UK Government's decision to seek views on potentially taxing single-use plastic items in a bid to reduce waste has provoked a mixed response. The...

New dates confirmed for PRSE 2020

NEW dates have been confirmed for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE). The event, which was initially due to take place in Amsterdam later this...

Recycled content demands move to top of the agenda

A growing number of businesses are demanding more recycled content in their packaging materials. Jonathan Pearson, business development manager for thermoformed packaging specialist Charpak in Scotland,...

Pallet specialist to provide supply chain insights at digital conference

GOPLASTICPALLETS.COM (GPP) has announced that the firm's UK key account sales manager, Steve Penney, will be hosting a 30-minute seminar at the Handling Storage...

Food packaging specialist invests £200,000 to reduce carbon footprint

PFF Group has revealed it is investing £200,000 in new transformer technology to reduce carbon emissions at its Keighley, West Yorkshire site. The food packaging...

Pallet specialist says new folding box is just magic!

GOPLASTICPALLETS.COM has added a new folding plastic box to its portfolio that provides a multi-trip offering. Manufactured by Gamma-Wopla and available exclusively through Goplasticpallets.com in the...

Scottish Government opens consultation on ban of single-use plastics

PLANS to ban some of the most environmentally damaging single-use plastic items have been published for consultation. The Scottish Government is seeking views on the...

Sky to launch £1.5 million ’21st century milkman’ service

SKY is set to launch a £1.5 million scheme that aims to 'transform' the world’s reliance on single-use plastic. The Loop service, in partnership with...

Next generation compression film boasts up to 30% PCR content

BERRY Global’s European flexible films division has launched a next generation version of its FormiFor insulation compression film, which now incorporates up to 30%...