Visitor registration goes live for Plastics Recycling Show Europe

VISITOR registration is now open for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), which returns to the RAI Amsterdam on 22-23 June 2022. The event is...

Collaborative project develops sustainable packaging solution using ‘advanced recycling’

HEINZ and Tesco have teamed up with a range of specialist partners on a new trial which they hope will inspire the wider industry...

Entry deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023

THE entry deadline for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 has been extended until January 13. Taking place in Amsterdam, the awards feature seven categories...

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...

Funding boost for Edinburgh’s expanded polystyrene recycling plans

THE City of Edinburgh Council has been awarded £19,000 to support the recycling of expanded polystyrene (EPS) at household recycling centres. The £70 million Recycling...

Scotland’s DRS system to be discussed at London exhibition

Experts from brands such as Carlsberg, LUSH Cosmetics, and Just Eat will debate sustainability at the show, which will be held at Olympia from September 11-12

UK Government announces funding for new sustainable plastic packaging solutions

THE UK Government has made investment of up to £1 million in funding available to early-stage sustainable plastic packaging solutions. Innovate UK, part of UK...

Mondelēz announces new sustainable packaging for Philadelphia cheese

MONDELÄ’Z International has announced that the packaging of its Philadelphia cream cheese sold across Europe is to be made with recycled plastic from 2022. The...

KP Snacks pop plastic on low-calorie line

KP Snacks has unveiled a new modern pack design for its Popchips range, which will also bring a reduction in the amount of plastic...

New r-PET cups address sustainability challenges

GREINER Packaging has announced the launch of new r-PET cups for beer and other drinks. The plastic cup is currently made from 100% recycled PET...