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Packamama joins WRAP’s UK Packaging Pact to advance circular solutions for wine

SUSTAINABLE wine packaging specialist Packamama has joined WRAP’s UK Packaging Pact as a founding member, aligning with 100 organisations across the packaging value chain. The...

DRS’ material specification requirements published

THE organisation delivering the deposit return scheme (DRS) across Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland has published its material specification for drinks containers included in the scheme.  Designed to support...
Steve Claus, secretary general of Steel for Packaging Europe

Steel for Packaging Europe unveils 2026 recycling report

STEEL for Packaging Europe (SfPE) has presented its 2026 recycling report, ‘Steel Ahead: Packaging for a circular future’ at the Shaping Europe’s Circular Future...

Momentum grows for reuse systems, but ‘fragmented’ policies constrain progress

REUSE systems as a model to reduce plastic pollution are beginning to emerge globally, but remain constrained by fragmented policies, weak financial incentives and...
AmFiber tray and film combination

Fibre packaging collaboration to be showcased at interpack 2026

AMCOR has announced an advancement in its collaboration with Metsä Group and G. Mondini to progress a fully integrated fibre‑based tray system that combines...
Mike Revell

FPA urges foodservice packaging businesses to highlight pEPR concerns

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) is urging businesses to contact their local MPs to highlight concerns about how the UK’s Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility...
MonoFlexFibre Pure Twist packaging

Packaging with a twist: new solution launched for confectionery

COVERIS has launched a new paper alternative for confectionery packaging. MonoFlexFibre Pure Twist is designed to replace less sustainable alternatives commonly used for twist-wrapped products...
Recyclable fish packaging

New solution unveiled for vacuum skin packaging for processed fish

A new innovation designed for vacuum skin packaging (VSP) for processed fish has been launched by Klöckner Pentaplast (kp). The kp Evolve Fish Boards can contain...
COtooCLEAN technology

‘First of its kind’ plant marks progress in food-grade recycling ambitions

THE COtooCLEAN demonstration plant developed by Nextek and Coveris, and supported by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, is now fully operational at Coveris’...
Recyclable seafood packaging

Highlands seafood specialist hails ‘eco-conscious’ packaging solution

SMURFIT Westrock has revealed details of its sustainable seafood packaging solutions for Dingwall-based Keltic Seafare. Keltic Seafare specialises in live langoustines, lobsters and hand-dived scallops,...