10p bag levy: a step in the right direction or double trouble?

With the UK Government poised to double the single-use plastic bag levy to 10p - subject to consultation - south of the border, Packaging...

Barrier coating innovation boosts food packaging recyclability

MELODEA, a barrier coatings producer for packaging, has launched its newest innovation, which has been engineered to allow for the recyclability of plastic food...
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Making a case for automation

Injection moulding (IM) can benefit hugely from the use of robotics. While the move towards offshoring work in the early 2000s impacted its adoption...
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Sealant puts a lid on toxicity concerns

Plasticisers continue to present challenges for brand owners packaging oily foods in glass jars. Coatings and sealants specialist Actega explained the situation to Packaging...

Aldi to move own-brand wipes to plant-based material

ALDI has announced it is to remove single-use plastic from all its own-brand wipes by the summer. The supermarket will switch the lines to biodegradable 100%...

PRSE to debate plastics recycling challenges

THE speaker line-up has been confirmed for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), which takes place at the RAI Amsterdam on April 24 and...

Mastercard to launch cards made from ocean plastics

MASTERCARD is to limit its use of single-use plastics by launching credit cards made from recycled ocean plastics. The firm said it worked with global...

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...

Supermarket trials in-store coffee pod recycling points

MORRISONS is trialling recycling points for coffee machine pods in 29 of its UK stores. The supermarket is working on the project in partnership with...

Plastic pallet specialist marks major milestone

Goplasticpallets.com is celebrating 20 years in business this year. Here, MD Jim Hardisty tells Packaging Scotland about the firm’s proudest achievements and ambitious plans...