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...
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...
Ball Corporation helps Jimmy’s Iced Coffee in sustainability drive
BALL Corporation has created a collection of newly designed recyclable 250ml cans in partnership with Jimmy’s Iced Coffee.
The Dorset-based coffee firm has set a...
Nestlé launches paper packaging for Smarties sharing block
NESTLÉ has completed an 'important' step in moving its Smarties confectionery range to paper packaging by unveiling a new recycled wrapper for its Smarties...
Saica expands Nature Kraft range of basis weights
SAICA Paper, the Saica Group business division that produces recycled paper for corrugated, has announced it has expanded the basis weights of Nature Kraft...
Edinburgh start-up firm receives grant for sustainable packaging data system
AN Edinburgh-based start-up firm developing a global open data standard for reusable packaging has been awarded a grant by the UK Government's modern industrial...
Comic Relief unveils plant-based Red Noses
COMIC Relief has unveiled its first ever 100% plastic-free, plant-based Red Nose following a campaign by schoolchildren.
The charity and its long-standing partner, Sainsbury's, created...
Sustainable multi-pack solution a ‘game-changer’ for drinks sector
SMURFIT Kappa has teamed up with filling and packaging systems specialist KHS to roll out its TopClip multi-pack product for bundling canned drinks.
The firm...
