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...

Sustainability poised to remain THE key focus for packaging industry in 2023

2023 has arrived and it’s the time of year when thoughts turn to the future. Last year brought a number of challenges for the...
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Macsa’s laser marking systems help meet green supply chain management goals

The term ‘Green Supply Chain Management’ (GSCM) refers to the concept of integrating sustainable environmental processes, such as purchasing, production, materials handling, distribution and logistics, into conventional supply chains.

Zero Waste Scotland looks to tackle ‘misconceptions’ around tinned food

ZERO Waste Scotland has revealed that 'misconceptions' about tins could be causing Scottish shoppers to buy shorter shelf-life foods that they end up wasting. New...

Slashing waste with induction heat seals

According to the latest Food Waste Roadmap Report from WRAP, achieving the shared ‘Courtauld 2030 and UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.3’ targets to...

Maker of Nestlé cereals eye packaging evolution in new roadmap

THE makers of Nestlé breakfast cereals has announced evolving its packaging as part of its 2050 net zero roadmap. Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) launched the...

Bamboo fibre cups launched for hot drinks

CELEBRATION Packaging has launched a new range of double-wall hot drink cups made from bamboo fibre. The cups, which come under the firm's EnviroWare brand,...

Protega partners with Planet Mark to aid carbon plans

PROTEGA Global has partnered with Planet Mark to set a target of reaching carbon neutrality by 2029. Eden Project-backed Planet Mark is a business certification...

New report highlights Macfarlane Group’s ESG progress

GLASGOW-headquartered protective packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has published its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report for 2022, which revealed an 11% 'absolute reduction' in...