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...
Pallet specialist’s employees mark World Environment Day
EMPLOYEES from Goplasticpallets.com have marked World Environment Day by choosing sustainable methods of transport to get to work, including cycling, car sharing and the...
Scotland’s deposit return scheme to include glass pending consultation period
THE Scottish Government has opened a consultation period lasting until 10 December 2019 on the country's deposit return scheme (DRS)
Brands must act now to improve sustainability of packaging
By Teresa Del Re, NE head of marketing and innovation at DS Smith
THE environmental impact of our industry has been thrust into the media...
UK Government announces funding for new sustainable plastic packaging solutions
THE UK Government has made investment of up to £1 million in funding available to early-stage sustainable plastic packaging solutions.
Innovate UK, part of UK...
Edible packaging for gym-users trialled
LUCOZADE Ribena Suntory is trialling a new form of edible packaging targeted at gym-goers.
The pilot will see Lucozade Sport packaged in seaweed capsules, made...
SIG gives backing to Recover Better campaign
SIG has announced it has joined with other companies committed to climate action to release a joint Recover Better statement, which calls on governments...
Aldi aims to halve plastic packaging by 2025
ALDI has announced it is to reduce the volume of plastic packaging used by 50% by 2025.
The supermarket said that the commitment will see...
New multi-pack solution offers sustainability and functionality benefits
WAVEGRIP has announced the launch of a new style of multi-pack carrier for cans featuring over 50% recycled plastic.
Recyclable with polyethylene (PE) film collection...
