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RECOUP Awards 2025 finalists revealed after record number of entries

THE finalists have been revealed for the 2025 RECOUP Awards following a record number of entries across all five categories. The awards recognise companies, innovations, and...
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Alupro highlights benefits of metal packaging at ESS Expo

ALUPRO took to the stage at the recent Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo in Birmingham to champion the circular economy for metal packaging....
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Smurfit Westrock creates healthy solution for medical device packs

SMURFIT Westrock has helped Dermalux, a specialist in designing and manufacturing medical LED phototherapy devices, to protect delicate and high-value products during transit. Previously, Dermalux...
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Recycled plastic utilised in detergent pouch

SAICA Flex has produced a detergent tablet pouch using up to 45% recycled plastic content
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Sainsbury’s continues bloom in sustainable packaging options

SAINSBURY’S is launching a new trial which will see the supermarket wrap its flower range in paper rather than the traditionally used plastic sleeves

Universities in bid to create packaging from harvested maize fields

EXPERTS from Bangor University are collaborating with a Ugandan university to bring food packaging made from waste maize to the country. The Welsh university has...

Taking a Leaf out of machine supplier’s book

A packaging machinery supplier claims a more circular approach to plastic packaging will be key to hitting international recycling targets. The European Strategy for Plastics...

Firms look to address shortage of bottle closures

UK recycling firm First Mile has been joined by Delphis Eco in a joint call to homes throughout Britain to help in the fight...

New packaging concepts unveiled for minced meat

SÜDPACK is launching two new packaging concepts for minced meat that do without bottom trays. Both concepts are described as mono-material packaging solutions based on...

Cullen plans to use football sponsorship to spread eco-friendly message

CULLEN has announced a two-year sponsorship deal with SPFL top flight outfit Hamilton Academical Football Club as its new front of shirt partner. The Glasgow-based moulded...