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...
Scotland could ban single-use vapes
SINGLE-USE vapes could be banned in Scotland as part of new plans by the Scottish Government to protect public health and the environment.
The move...
Sonoco urges continued awareness and engagement around EPR
SONOCO has revealed it is involved in the UK Government’s EPR consultation process and continues to engage with officials and industry stakeholders to scrutinise...
James Cropper celebrates role in creating plastic-free paper poppy
THIS year’s Poppy Appeal has launched with the first ever plastic-free poppy made entirely from James Cropper paper.
Working with the Royal British Legion (RBL),...
Companies urged to check PPT obligations following Autumn Statement
ENVIRONMENTAL compliance specialist Ecoveritas is warning firms to double check their plastic packaging tax (PPT) obligations after chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed the levy would...
Veolia corporate affairs director accepts role on pEPR scheme steering group
VEOLIA corporate affairs director Cory Reynolds has been appointed to the waste management seat on the pEPR scheme administrator interim steering group.
Cory will support...
Mondi expands production of paper-based EcoWicketBags
MONDI has announced it is expanding production of its range of paper-based EcoWicketBags to meet increasing demand for sustainable packaging in the home and...
Berry increases recycling capacity for flexible films
AS part of a project to expand production of its Sustane range of recycled polymers, Berry Global Group's flexibles division recently increased recycling capacity...
UK public’s plastic pollution concerns grow
NEW research has revealed that 64% of UK shoppers are motivated to reduce their single-use packaging when shopping for groceries.
Environmental charity, City to Sea,...
