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...
Plastic off-cuts transformed into water purification items
BERRY Superfos has revealed plastic off-cuts from its packaging manufacturing which can’t be reused on site are being turned into useful items including components...
Deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025
ORGANISERS have announced that the entry deadline for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 has been extended until 6pm CET, Monday November 4, 2024.
The...
Waitrose turns treat tub range sustainable
WAITROSE has launched new sustainable packaging for its ‘treat tubs’ range
IKEA to cut plastic packaging from consumer range by 2028
IKEA has announced it intends to phase out plastic packaging from its consumer range by 2028.
The Swedish furniture retailer said it hopes the move...
Packaging Innovations event hailed a success as attendances increase
PACKAGING Innovations and Luxury Packaging London celebrated its 10thanniversary with a nine percent increase in visitor numbers to the show held last week (September 11 to 12) in London
Interplas exhibitors express delight at reconnecting with market
MORE than 300 exhibitors demonstrated the latest technologies in the plastics sector over three days at Interplas 2021, which returned to the NEC in...
Recycled content guidelines in plastic packaging launched
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has teamed up with the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) to...
Lidl targets removing two billion pieces of plastic by end of 2022
LIDL has announced that over one billion pieces of plastic have been removed from its UK stores.
It comes as part of the supermarket's commitment...
RPC gets saucy with new bottle
A bespoke squeezy PET bottle from RPC Superfos is reportedly helping a major hot pepper sauce brand achieve greater on-shelf visibility.
RPC said the new bottle for...
