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...
Dispersion coated barrier board solution for Maltesers boxes
MARS Wrigley UK has removed the black PE liner from its Maltesers boxes.
The move forms part of the firm's journey towards 100% reusable, recyclable...
Home-compostable takeaway solution tipped to ‘transform’ the market
SEAL Packaging has introduced a new home-compostable takeaway food packaging range with Tri-Star Packaging.
Compostabowl is made from bagasse, a natural plant-derived fibre material, which...
Waitrose report reveals influence of TikTok and plastic concerns
WAITROSE'S annual food & drink report has revealed increasing concerns amongst customers over the amount of plastic in packaging.
Just over 70% of respondents said...
Keynote speaker confirmed for PRSE conference
MATTIA Pellegrini, head of unit, directorate-general for environment at the European Commission, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the Plastics Recycling Show...
Shrinkage of Tesco toilet roll packs set to free up lorry space
TESCO has reduced the amount of plastic used in its large toilet roll multipacks thanks to a new way of winding the toilet paper...
Major brands call on joined up global approach to plastic pollution
SOME of the world's largest brands have called for the creation of an international pact to address plastic pollution at the resumed session of...
Washing up liquid brand turns packaging on its head
FAIRY has announced the launch of its 'most transformative' packaging redesign in years, with the unveiling of Fairy Max Power.
The new upside-down bottle is...
Aldi to move own-brand wipes to plant-based material
ALDI has announced it is to remove single-use plastic from all its own-brand wipes by the summer.
The supermarket will switch the lines to biodegradable 100%...
