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...
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Corrugated cardboard design is coming up roses for floral bouquets

DS Smith and and Queen® Flowers have teamed up on a project to create a recyclable and experiential bouquet box. The DS Smith corrugated cardboard...
Skincare stick applicator

More sustainable stick applicator supports sports brand’s carbon commitments

AMCOR has produced a skincare stick applicator for sports brand Decathlon, using recycled plastic sourced from Amcor’s proprietary CleanStream technology. With 87% rPP, each applicator...
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RDM Group unveils latest recycled cartonboard innovation

RDM Group has launched Vincicoat PLUS (V+), a new generation of coated recycled cartonboard. The firm explained that recycled cartonboard is typically perceived to be...

New survey finds Scots overwhelmingly in favour of imminent deposit return scheme

FOUR in five people in Scotland back the introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS), according to a recent YouGov survey
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A different sort of solution

TOMRA Sorting Recycling launched the new Innosort Flake at PRS Europe this year
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Unilever announces major packaging plans

UNILEVER, the company behind brands such as Ben & Jerry’s; Persil; TRESemmé and Hellman’s, has announced that by 2025 it will halve its use...
Twist-loc packaging

Top innovation prize for Charpak

CHARPAK is celebrating after winning the Innovation of the Year category at the UK Packaging Awards for the firm's Twist-Loc Tub

Keep Scotland Beautiful and DS Smith partner for Glasgow cup scheme

A new coffee cup recycling initiative is to be launched in Glasgow by Keep Scotland Beautiful in collaboration with DS Smith. Dubbed the Cup Movement,...