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...
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,...
Flint Group shows commitment to transparency with CDP disclosure grades
FLINT Group, a global producer of inks and coatings for the printing and packaging industries, has announced a key milestone in its sustainability journey...
Napier University spinout looks to weed out microplastics
AN Edinburgh Napier University spinout’s approach to utilising seaweed as an alternative to plastics could help eliminate a range of microplastics found in packaging.
In...
Identifying opportunities to help decarbonise the packaging industry
Jodie Eaton, CEO of Shell Energy UK, examines the complexities of decarbonising the diverse packaging sector Â
Optimising operational energy efficiency remains high on the...
New solutions set ‘benchmark’ for recyclable barrier films
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has introduced two new recyclable barrier flow wrap films: kp FlexiFlow EH 155 R and kp FlexiFlow PH 255 R.
kp FlexiFlow PH...
