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Gold standard: i2r recognised for sustainability progress

ALUMINIUM tray producer i2r Packaging Solutions has been awarded the EcoVadis gold medal in recognition of the firm's commitment to sustainability and responsible business...
DS Smith Closed-Type Tray

DS Smith solution provides transatlantic protection for fresh fruit and veg

DS Smith has revealed it is supplying a Closed-Type Tray solution for the transportation of kiwifruit and other fresh fruit and vegetable products to...
Mondi wet wipes packaging

Mondi launches sustainable solution for wet wipes packaging

MONDI has launched re/loop FlowWrap for wet wipes packaging, in a move tipped to help customers in the home and personal care industry transition...
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Alupro manifesto aims to help deliver circular aluminium packaging supply chain

ALUPRO has unveiled a new manifesto as part of its commitment to delivering a circular and sustainable aluminium packaging supply chain for the UK. Alongside...
Stuart Foster and Professor Andrew Dove

RECOUP strengthens board with new advisor appointments

RECOUP has confirmed the appointments of Professor Andrew Dove and Jon Brookes as new advisors to its board. The organisation said the moves reflect RECOUP’s...
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Metsä Board expands climate targets to end of life emissions with SBTi validation

FRESH fibre paperboard producer Metsä Board has announced that it has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its updated near-term emissions...
Dan Coates, LVF Packaging

LVF urges government to ringfence PPT monies for recycling development

A family-owned packaging manufacturer has called on the UK Government to ringfence the money raised through the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) to develop joined-up...

New upcycling method offers plastic waste solution

SCIENTISTS at the University of Edinburgh have discovered a way to convert widely used plastics into new materials with properties that degrade more rapidly. Working...
Coveris' recyclable cheese packaging solutions

Manufacturer focuses cheese pack innovation on recyclable solutions

COVERIS is highlighting how cheese producers can prepare for upcoming UK and EU packaging legislation through recycle-ready flexible packaging solutions. The manufacturer will be showcasing...
Busy aisles at PRS Europe

Tenth PRS Europe event ‘felt like a real turning point for the industry’

ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe have revealed the tenth edition of the show attracted over 11,500 attendees in Amsterdam earlier this month. Visitors...