Compostable packaging specialists announce collaboration
POLAND-based flexible packaging converter SILBO has teamed up with compostable packaging specialist TIPA on a new sustainable solution.
SILBO produces film-based packaging with compostable water-based...
AI-powered robots used to pick valuable materials from Fife waste
AI-powered robots are being used to sort Fife Council's household waste in its Dunfermline material recovery facility (MRF).
Installed in late 2022, the robotic pickers...
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...
Highland school to trial reusable packaging in ‘first-of-its-kind’ move
KINGUSSIE High School is to trial serving food from its canteen in reusable lunch containers, in what the Highland Council said could potentially be...
Scott Pallets collaborates to strengthen logistics offering
SCOTT Pallets has claimed it is continuing to drive innovation in the supply chain through a series of logistics initiatives, implemented in conjunction with...
Mondi develops ‘lighter and more sustainable’ packaging solution for bananas
MONDI has announced the development of a lighter and more sustainable packaging solution for banana boxes.
The project began during a customer visit in Latin...
Coveris launches centre of excellence for wicketted bags
COVERIS has announced the completion of a centre of excellence for wicketted bags at its site in Hartlepool.
The facility, which boasts one of the...
Research reveals PCR plastic use in packaging is a hit with consumers
NEW research has revealed the vast majority of European consumers are aware that some typical supermarket products feature recycled plastic in their packaging.
Amcor has...
Boost for Isle of Lewis candlemaker with sustainable packaging commitment
AN Isle of Lewis candle-making business with a commitment to reducing single-use packaging has secured £230,114 in investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
The...
Smurfit Westrock unveils ‘breakthrough’ paper-based packaging innovation
SMURFIT Westrock has announced the launch of ActiBlu, a prototype solution designed to eliminate the need for traditional gluelines in paper-based packaging.
ActiBlu is an...
