Recyclability certification boosts packaging transparency

BERRY has announced that in order meet the need for reliable claims about recyclability and recycled content in packaging, the Berry Superfos facility in...

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...
Richard Daley

The truth about plastic and chemical recycling

THE Blue Planet II effect may well have become shorthand for growing public desire to tackle plastic pollution of the natural environment, but as one of the most versatile materials at our disposal continues to be demonised, there is a real risk of blinding ourselves to the opportunities that already exist which can help to solve the problem.

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...

Pet store offers flexible plastic recycling solution

THE founder of the firm behind a system which will enable Pets at Home customers to have hard-to-recycle packs recycled says he hopes the...

Charpak to “transform” waste with localised circular economy launch

CHARPAK has revealed it will be launching the "first" UK localised circular economy at this year's Packaging Innovations event. The thermoformed packaging specialist will be unveiling the...

Fruit Shoot switches to clear bottles

FRUIT Shoot singles and multipacks across its core range are moving to 100% recycled clear bottles as part of Britvic's ambition to make all...

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...
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 Winners

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 winners announced

THE winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 have been named during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. For the first time in...

UPM Raflatac launches new solution to promote plastic packaging reuse

UPM Raflatac is expanding its direct thermal linerless label offering with the launch of its new OptiCut WashOff solution. The linerless label is designed for...