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...
Morro Coating achieves ‘Best in Class’ in DS Smith recyclability testing
MATERIALS tech company Xampla has announced its plastic-free Morro Coating has achieved a recyclability score of 87/100 following 'rigorous testing' conducted by DS Smith...
Ardagh Glass Packaging pioneers hydrogen innovation
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has announced it is now producing green hydrogen for glass melting via a hydrogen electrolyser at its facility in Limmared, Sweden.
The...
Valpak earns rare EcoVadis Platinum status
THE UK’s largest compliance scheme, Valpak by Reconomy, has announced it has earned a rare Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis - awarded to only 1%...
Highland packaging firms urged to take part in net zero support initiative
PACKAGING and logistics companies are amongst those being invited to take part in the Highlands and Island Enterprise's (HIE) TechHUB Net Zero Mobilisation programme.
The...
Report reveals recyclability claims are most influential on purchasing decisions
AMCOR has released the third edition of its consumer claims research report, which reveals that recyclability claims are the most influential on consumer purchase...
Operator announced for Scotland and wider UK’s deposit return schemes
UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd (UK DMO) has been announced as the operator of the deposit return schemes for single-use plastic and metal drinks...
Steel packaging achieves record EU recycling rate
STEEL for Packaging Europe is celebrating confirmation of the highest ever EU recycling rate for steel packaging.
Independently verified and calculated using the EU’s harmonised...
Scottish market is a natural target for Xampla
Materials innovation company Xampla has been making waves in the packaging sector in recent years with its ‘world first’ tech helping to unlock the...
