Veolia teams up with Ecoveritas to provide UK packaging compliance support

ENVIRONMENTAL solutions company Veolia has announced a new alliance with packaging data specialist Ecoveritas to integrate data solutions into an ‘all-in-one’ compliance scheme designed...

Edinburgh firm behind cardboard inhaler secures £2.2m funding boost

EDINBURGH-based 1nhaler has secured £2.2 million in follow-on funding to progress its novel pop-up cardboard inhaler towards first regulatory approval. Unlike conventional inhalers typically made...
Recyclability by Design guide

RECOUP launches updated guidance on plastic packaging design and recycling

RECOUP has announced the launch of the latest edition of Recyclability by Design 2026 v12.0. The latest guide marks 20 years of supporting better plastic...
Coffee capsules

Research highlights impact of recyclability in coffee purchasing decisions

AMCOR has published new research that reveals coffee capsule recyclability influences purchasing decisions for almost two-thirds of consumers. Surveying 2,565 buyers across France, Italy, Spain...

Biffa poised to acquire Enva’s general recycling businesses in Scotland and England

BIFFA has agreed a deal to acquire Enva's general recycling businesses in Scotland and England, which provide commercial, industrial, and construction and demolition waste...

Scotland looks to boost household recycling through greater consistency

THE Scottish Government has launched a consultation on proposals that could increase Scotland's household recycling rates by 2.5%. Under the plans, the country would move...
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Hinojosa earns EcoVadis Gold medal for sustainability progress

HINOJOSA Packaging Group has announced it has secured the Gold medal by EcoVadis, in recognition of its sustainability performance. The company has raised its score...
Packaging at Wyllie Recycling’s MRF in Perth

Packaging traceability initiative expands into Scotland

POLYTAG has expanded its Ecotrace programme into Scotland, with its UV tag detection technology installed at Wyllie Recycling’s material recovery facility (MRF) in Perth. The...
EcoCool, an insulated box liner

New paper-fibre box liner insulates and cushions cold chain products

HYDROPAC has announced the launch of EcoCool, an insulated box liner designed to bring thermal insulation and cushioning protection together in one product. The new...
Jude Allan, OPRL

OPRL welcomes consultation on how labelling will work for PPWR

OPRL has welcomed European Commission confirmation that work on labelling for PPWR is ongoing, with plans to include a public consultation prior to implementation. Originally...