Tartan Army raises sustainability and health concerns over World Cup reusable bottle ban

THE Association of Tartan Army Clubs has raised sustainability and health concerns over FIFA's decision to ban fans from taking reusable water bottles into...

Return handling fee confirmed for DRS

EXCHANGE for Change, the organisation delivering the deposit return scheme (DRS) across Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland, has confirmed the initiative's return handling fee...
Rhine wine bottles

Vetropack unveils sustainable wine bottle innovations

GLASS packaging manufacturer Vetropack has developed two new sustainable solutions for the Austrian wine industry. The firm revealed it has further developed the 0.75-litre Rhinewine bottle,...
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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...
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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...