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Preserves and spreads brand switches to 30% PCR films ahead of PPT changes

AMCOR has teamed up with Tiptree, the preserves and spreads brand owned by Wilkin & Sons, to deliver certified 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) films...
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DRS trial to take place at Special Olympics GB to help improve accessibility

VISITORS to this year's Special Olympics Great Britain (GB) National Summer Games will take part in a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) trial. Taking place from...
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OPRL ‘not anticipating long delay’ on EU Implementing Act on PPWR labelling

OPRL has revealed it is 'not anticipating a long delay' in the European Union (EU) Implementing Act on harmonised waste sorting labelling, which was...

Scottish Water utilises innovative tech to reduce plastic lab waste

SCOTTISH Water has revealed how it has adopted an innovative technology that substantially reduces plastic laboratory waste. The utility has adopted Envetec Sustainable Technologies' Generations...
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Xampla’s natural polymer technology showcased on flagship BBC show

MATERIALS innovator Xampla showcased its natural polymer technology on the BBC's The One Show last night, as part of a look at how Britain’s...
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PPWR: sector reacts to implementation of new regulations

THE EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which is tipped to transform the packaging landscape, comes into effect from today. The legislation covers...
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PPWR marks a new chapter for circular packaging in Europe

As the first measures of the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) take effect from August 12, Horst Bittermann, director general of Pro...

Metsä Board retains top sustainability rating

FIBRE-based packaging specialist Metsä Board has again achieved the highest Platinum level in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment. The company ranks among the top 1% of paper,...
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New water ice pack features ‘unique’ visual freeze indicator

COLD chain packaging manufacturer Hydropac is preparing to launch HydroPure, a water ice pack featuring a built-in freeze indicator that changes the physical appearance...
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New concept simplifies e-commerce packaging through laser marking

MONDI has unveiled a concept that combines a corrugated outer box with recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging. Designed for e-commerce and bag-in-box applications, the solution can...