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...

Bell launches new solutions using plastic bound for oceans

BELL Packaging is offering new solutions to customers using plastic which otherwise could have ended up in the ocean. In 2019 Bell launched Retran, a...

Gin specialist announces launch of recyclable pouches

DARNLEY'S Gin has confirmed the launch of its recyclable gin pouches as part of the company's sustainability strategy. The pouches are available in 70cl for...

New range offers Natural solution for foodservice sector

CELEBRATION Packaging has announced the launch of the Naturals range under its EnviroWare brand. "We are pleased to announce the availability of our new Naturals Kraft...

Tesco to ban plastic wet wipes

TESCO has announced it is to remove all baby wipes containing plastic from its shelves from March 14. The supermarket stopped using plastic in its...

77% of businesses unaware of plastic packaging tax

OVER three quarters (77%) of UK businesses are unaware of the impending plastic packaging tax, Veolia has reported. The French-headquartered utility and service firm commissioned...

Organic apple supplier chooses compostable packaging

AUSTRALIAN organic apple supplier R&R Smith has announced its adoption of TIPA’s home compostable solution to package 1.5kg bags of Pink Lady and Royal...

Iceland launches plastic-free reusable woven bags in ‘UK supermarket first’

ICELAND has announced the launch of plastic-free reusable woven bags that will see the retailer expand its alternatives to traditional plastic bags. The supermarket said...

Flexible packaging firm calls for ‘bolder’ investment in recycling infrastructure

ECO Flexibles has voiced its support to the latest statement from the British Plastics Federation (BPF) regarding the importance of recycling infrastructure investment. Responding to...