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...
Aldi moves own-brand porridge pots to cardboard packaging
ALDI is to move its own-brand porridge pots to cardboard packaging in a bid to further reduce plastic waste.
The supermarket said that the move...
Plastics recycling company appoints new UK and Europe MD
PLASTICS recycling specialist Vanden Recycling has appointed Kevin Thompson as its new MD for the UK and Europe.
David Wilson, who previously held the UK...
Signage made from recycled nappies launches in Asda
ASDA and Pura have partnered to launch what they say is the UK's first in-store signage made using recycled nappies.
The signs, which will be...
Seafood firm’s £30m investment to lead to ‘significant’ packaging cost savings
WORK is underway on a new £30 million project in Peterhead which will lead to 'significant' savings in packaging costs for Denholm Seafoods.
The investment,...
Smurfit Kappa hails progress of sustainability strategy
SMURFIT Kappa has announced the business remains on target to deliver its goal to have at least net zero emissions by 2050.
The firm's 16th...
Inverclyde Council raises concerns over single-use vapes
THE leader of Inverclyde Council has raised concerns over the prevalence of disposable vapes.
Councillor Stephen McCabe expressed his worries about the impact the single-use...
Funding boost for paper cup recycling research
UNIVERSITY College London (UCL) is to receive over £44,000 to fund research into the barriers to recycling paper cups in mainstream systems.
The learning institute's...
Mondi announces new investment to meet e-commerce packaging demand
MONDI has announced it is investing over €16 million in its Krapkowice plant in Poland in response to demand for sustainable packaging from the...
