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...
Smurfit Kappa hails progress of sustainability strategy
SMURFIT Kappa has revealed the business is making 'significant and tangible' progress on achieving its sustainability targets according to its 14th Sustainable Development Report.
Compared...
DS Smith extends recycling partnership with local authority
DS Smith has announced a renewed partnership to manage around 7,000 tonnes of paper and card for recycling from Reigate & Banstead Borough Council...
Flexible pack specialist highlights importance of lightweight solutions
ECO Flexibles believes packaging weight will become one of the 'leading reasons' why brands switch to monopolymers.
The flexible packaging business helps brands, packers and...
Dispersion coated barrier board solution for Maltesers boxes
MARS Wrigley UK has removed the black PE liner from its Maltesers boxes.
The move forms part of the firm's journey towards 100% reusable, recyclable...
Home-compostable takeaway solution tipped to ‘transform’ the market
SEAL Packaging has introduced a new home-compostable takeaway food packaging range with Tri-Star Packaging.
Compostabowl is made from bagasse, a natural plant-derived fibre material, which...
Waitrose report reveals influence of TikTok and plastic concerns
WAITROSE'S annual food & drink report has revealed increasing concerns amongst customers over the amount of plastic in packaging.
Just over 70% of respondents said...
Keynote speaker confirmed for PRSE conference
MATTIA Pellegrini, head of unit, directorate-general for environment at the European Commission, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the Plastics Recycling Show...
Shrinkage of Tesco toilet roll packs set to free up lorry space
TESCO has reduced the amount of plastic used in its large toilet roll multipacks thanks to a new way of winding the toilet paper...
