Co-op hails new Easter egg packaging as ‘positive step’ for industry
PLASTIC packaging is to be removed from Co-op Food Easter eggs, the convenience retailer has announced.
It said that the removal of the plastic inner...
New Berry installation strengthens plastics recycling commitment
BERRY bpi has installed the first wash plant and recycling facility in the UK described as being able to recycle both flexible and rigid...
Morrisons to trial ‘zero waste’ concept in Scottish stores
MORRISONS is to launch 'zero waste' stores in Scotland as part of a trial which the retailer hopes will allow it to recycle all...
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...
Wafer packaging solution brings bucketloads of benefits
A change of format for family-size packs of ice cream wafers from standard printed carton boxes to plastic buckets is said to be delivering...
Plastic Packaging Tax ‘complexity’ risks accidental law-breaking
THE logistics and cost of obtaining information on packaging material could see firms opt to pay the recently introduced plastic packaging tax (PPT) without...
Plastics stakeholders show support for chemical recycling
FOLLOWING the UK government’s announcement that a consultation will be launched on whether mass balance can be used to account for chemically recycled material...
Reusable container offers ‘ideal’ refill packaging solution
A 14-litre HDPE reusable container by Berry Global is providing the vessel for a new refill packaging solution from the Refill Coalition.
The pilot for...
Aldi launches washing up liquid in recycled plastic packaging
ALDI has introduced 100% recycled plastic to the packaging of its own-brand Magnum washing up liquid.
The retailer said that the change is expected to...
Full conference programme published for PRS Europe 2025
ORGANISERS of Plastics Recycling Show Europe have published the full conference programme for this year’s event, which takes place at RAI Amsterdam from April 1-2.
The...
