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...
RePapaPac paper bag for M&S

Success is in the bag for reusable solution

THE team behind the reusable RePapaPac paper bag has told Packaging Scotland that it expects the ‘iconic’ product to become even more popular as...
Person holding M&S ready meal over basket

Marks & Spencer to trial ‘first-to-market’ ready meal tray

MARKS & Spencer (M&S) is to trial a paper fibre alternative ready meal tray on its 'fan favourite' Fiery Chicken Tikka Masala. Due to the...
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Biffa backs packaging waste tracking with Polytag’s detection technology

POLYTAG, a specialist in tagging and tracing packaging, has announced an extension of its collaboration with Biffa. Polytag’s network of plastic detection units situated in...
Coveris facility in Louth

Coveris celebrates ‘record’ sustainability assessment results

PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has hailed 'record' sustainability performances across its group, following a series of EcoVadis assessments. Almost 60% of sites within the Coveris Group...

TIPA launches home compostable label for fresh produce

TIPA Compostable Packaging, together with its European subsidiary Bio4Pack, has launched a new certified home compostable label for fresh produce. The firm explained that produce...

New mobile reverse vending machine initiative launches

A new initiative supplying return points with made in Britain reverse vending machines (RVMs) has launched. The RVMs are tipped to be adopted by shops...
Student using a reverse vending machine

Scottish trial shows small financial incentive can drive surge in recycling

A trial involving Scottish-based students has revealed a surge in recycling following the introduction of a small financial incentive. Students from across the Motherwell, Coatbridge...
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Sparxell in $5M funding boost to scale plant-based colour technology

SPARXELL, a Cambridge-based materials company, has raised $5 million in Pre-Series A funding to scale a cellulose-based colour technology designed for packaging, coatings and...