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...
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...
Businesses warned not to take potential PPT penalties lightly
ECOVERITAS has warned that any future changes to the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) must not solely be about boosting the treasury's coffers.
The PPT, introduced...
New report urges collaboration to support sustainable food systems
NEW research from Stora Enso reportedly highlights the importance of packaging in achieving greater food systems sustainability.
The report, titled “Food packaging for better food...
‘Luxurious’ packs combine aesthetic appeal and practicality for lingerie brand
BellaGiada has revealed how it created a 'luxurious' packaging experience for new lingerie brand, Scarlett Gasque.
The packaging is capable of accommodating multiple clothing items...
Reusable box closure solution brings ‘significant’ cost savings for retailer
BOX Latch Europe, a manufacturer of reusable corrugated box closure solutions, has supplied two New Jersey-based department store distribution centres with a carton closure...
Closed loop system established for large containers
BERRY Global has announced it has established a closed loop system in partnership with French water treatment specialist Ocedis, for the supply of Berry’s...
Sainsbury’s unveils new paper packaging across two own-brand lines
SAINSBURY'S has switched from plastic to paper packaging across its entire line of own-brand toilet paper and kitchen roll.
The retailer said the move will...
Celebration confirms takeaway clamshells and trays are now PFAS-free
CELEBRATION Packaging has confirmed that its range of white bagasse takeaway clamshells, dinnerware and chip trays are TÜV Home Compostable certified and are SGS...
APEAL welcomes European Parliament vote on stricter recyclability measures in PPWR
APEAL (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) has welcomed the European Parliament plenary vote in favour of stricter recyclability measures inside...
