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...
How material selection can help fulfil your responsibilities
There are some obvious ways in which materials selection helps companies to reduce their environmental impact and therefore their pEPR obligations. However, there are...
Heriot-Watt researchers launch study to tackle environmental impact of single-use diagnostic tests
RESEARCHERS at Heriot-Watt University have been awarded a prestigious APEX Award to lead a groundbreaking project aimed at tackling the environmental impact of single-use diagnostic...
Venting gives container lightweighting a helping hand
The pressure to reduce packaging waste is leading many producers to remove excess material from their containers. However, this is triggering an unwanted side...
Coveris site achieves RecyClass certifications for recycling success
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris' Winsford plant has been awarded both the RecyClass Recycling Process Certificate and the RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certificate at Level 2.
The...
Dove unveils refillable anti-perspirant range
DOVE has launched its first collection of refillable anti-perspirants.
The move has been described as representing an important milestone in the growth of refill formats.
Dove...
SIG marks major sales growth in alu-layer-free aseptic cartons
SIG has announced a 24% rise in sales last year for its alu-layer-free aseptic cartons.
The firm said the milestone marks another leap forward in...
Steel recycling reaches target rate three years early
NEW research has revealed recycling of steel packaging in Europe has reached an all-time high of 80.5%
Burger King removes toys from kids’ meals
BURGER King has announced that plastic toys will no longer be included in kids' meals as it aims to improve its wider sustainability practices
