Sun cream could be making it harder for ocean plastics to break down
A chemical commonly found in sun cream could be making plastics in oceans even harder to break down, according to new research by the...
PulPac secures funding boost to accelerate development of fibre-based technology
THE European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €20 million to Swedish sustainable packaging company PulPac to tackle plastic pollution.
The financing will support development and...
Polytag announces appointment of project delivery lead
POLYTAG has announced the appointment of experienced packaging specialist, Mat Roberts, to its team.
Having previously worked at Unilever, Müller, and Wholebake Limited, Mat brings...
Biffa opens zero-to-land waste transfer facility in Inverness
BIFFA has opened a zero-to-landfill waste transfer facility in Inverness.
The transfer station at Longman Industrial Estate is Biffa's first in Inverness, with it permitted...
Flint Group increases capacity to meet demand for NC-free inks
FLINT Group, a supplier of inks and coatings for the print and packaging industry, has announced an expansion of its resin production facility in...
Research shows increase in positive consumer sentiment towards recycling
NEW research from OPRL has revealed that labelling remains the top driver for consumers looking to recycle packaging.
The organisation's latest survey, which polled over...
Futamura confirms £15 million investment in UK factory
CELLULOSE films manufacturer Futamura UK has announced a further £15 million investment in its UK site in Wigton, Cumbria.
Following investment in recent years in...
RECOUP Conference tipped to help shape the future of plastics
THE RECOUP Conference will return on 25 September 2025 at the KingsGate Conference Centre in Peterborough, where stakeholders from across the plastics value chain...
Valpak welcomes pEPR enforcement decision for producers who miss half-year deadline
THE UK’s largest compliance scheme, Valpak by Reconomy, has welcomed the Environment Agency (EA) announcement outlining its position around pEPR recyclability assessment reporting.
The EA...
Lisbon makes history with city-wide reusable cup system
LISBON has become the first European capital to roll out a city-wide reusable cup system backed by a local deposit-return model.
The initiative is driven...
