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...

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...

Industry experts to explore latest plastics recycling trends at PRSE

DUTCH environment minister Vivianne Heijnen has been announced as the keynote speaker for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe’s conference, taking place at RAI Amsterdam,...

Cider maker hails success of landmark label backing recycling programme

CIDER maker Brothers Drinks Co. has teamed up with Avery Dennison and Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) to create a clear route for recycling of PET...

Molson Coors hires driver behind Lucozade’s recyclable packaging

MOLSON Coors Beverage Company has appointed a new marketing director described as being 'instrumental' in driving 'transformational' sustainability initiatives in previous roles. Hannah Norbury joins...

INEOS launches ‘world first’ recycled plastic innovation

INEOS has announced a 'world first' after producing an 'ultra-thin' rigid film used for recyclable flexible packaging products made from more than 50% recycled...

Zero Waste Bag launched for ‘hard to recycle’ materials

TERRACYCLE has announced the launch of a 'first-of-its-kind' solution for hard to recycle rubbish. The Zero Waste Bag is designed to offer consumers a 'simple...

TRNSMT pop-up restaurant to highlight benefits of tinned food

FREE South Asian-inspired dishes are to be served at the upcoming TRNSMT festival at Glasgow Green in a bid to highlight the benefits of...

Sustainable bamboo fibre cups certified 100% recyclable

CELEBRATION Packaging's new range of double-wall hot drink cups made from sustainable bamboo fibre have received a Grade A rating for recyclability. The cups were...

Coca-Cola invests in ‘cutting-edge’ sustainable packaging research

COCA-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced an investment into 'cutting-edge' research which could help create more sustainable packaging materials. The carbon conversion research will be...