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...
Plastic pallet specialist drives recycling initiative
AÂ plastic pallet specialist is urging customers to reuse and recycle pallets and boxes to help meet circular economy aspirations.
Goplasticpallets.com said it was issuing the...
Bacon brand switches to recyclable pack
BACON producer Denhay has switched its packaging to fully recyclable clear trays made from 25% recycled plastic
Packaging giant marks European Paper Bag Day
SMURFIT Kappa has marked the second annual European Paper Bag Day by championing the benefits of paper carrier bags.
European Paper Bag Day was created...
Scottish environmental academics urge Holyrood to ‘hold its nerve’ over DRS plans
A number of Scottish environmental academics have called for the nation's proposed deposit return scheme to include drinks containers of every material.
Six academics have...
Association warns ‘single-use plastic’ term is negative
RESEARCH has shown that the term ‘single-use plastic’ has a negative impact on recycling, the Natural Source Waters Association (NSWA) has said.
The surveys, undertaken...
Salmon specialist nets fresh look for packs
JCS Fish has unveiled eco-friendly packaging for its BigFish range of frozen salmon products.
The firm said the redesigned packs have cut the use of...
New jars aim to combine beauty and sustainability
BERRY Bramlage is launching a new range of jars described as allowing cosmetic and beauty products to combine strong shelf appeal and brand image...
Lockdown survey reveals household plastic waste increase
A lockdown survey has revealed that the amount of plastic waste in British households increased over lockdown.
The Everyday Plastic Survey tracked 483 participants' plastic...
