Packaging waste

Partnership provides open standard solution for recycling and traceability

PELLENC ST, a specialist in the design and manufacturing of intelligent sorting and quality control solutions for the waste and recycling industry, and Polytag,...
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Voluntary schemes ‘key to cup recycling success’

FOLLOWING the delay to the plan to introduce a 25p charge on single-use drinks cups in Scotland, the National Cup Recycling Scheme (NCRS) has...
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Updated OPRL tool helps brands meet pEPR obligations

OPRL has announced the launch of an updated tool to help members demonstrate the recyclability of packaging products under new Extended Producer Responsibility for...
James Boughton, MD at Edale

Sustainability strategist joins speaker line-up at ‘Rethinking Carton Production’ event

CARTON manufacturer and label printing technology specialist Edale has announced that Steve Lister, a global sustainability strategist, will join the speaker line-up at its Rethinking...
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Marks & Spencer to trial ‘first-to-market’ ready meal tray

MARKS & Spencer (M&S) is to trial a paper fibre alternative ready meal tray on its 'fan favourite' Fiery Chicken Tikka Masala. Due to the...
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New Lucozade bottles unveiled following £6.3m investment

SUNTORY Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has invested £6.3 million in a major packaging redesign for Lucozade Energy bottles The bottles will now feature a...
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RECOUP Summit highlights need for aligned innovation to drive meaningful progress

THE inaugural RECOUP Summit, which was held recently in Leeds and sponsored by WRAP and Ecosurety, has been hailed a 'resounding success'. RECOUP said the...
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Faerch launches rPET hot drinking lid

FAERCH has introduced a recycled PET hot drinking lid, which is designed to provide a circular solution for the coffee and beverage industries. By switching...

Starbucks unveils ‘most exciting’ iteration of its takeaway cup yet

STARBUCKS has launched what it says is the 'most exciting' iteration of its iconic white cup yet in Europe. An 'extensive' R&D effort and 'significant'...
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Macfarlane reveals 32% reduction in carbon emissions over last five years

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group PLC has announced the business has reduced its overall carbon emissions by 32% over the last five years. The figure...