UK packaging reforms ‘already having direct impact on design’
A new OPRL survey has revealed that sustainability aspirations of brands tie in with the aims of the UK packaging reforms.
57.7% of those polled...
Contact Originators earns EcoVadis Gold certification
CONTACT Originators has earned EcoVadis Gold certification in recognition of the firm's sustainability commitment.
The Gold rank places Contact in the top 1% of companies...
Earth Action grants governments access to global plastic database
EARTH Action has granted all governments access to its global plastic data platform Plasteax.
Plasteax has been in use for over three years, offering plastic...
Amcor launches ‘recycle-ready’ solution for bakery sector
AMCOR has launched its new AmPrima Flowpack Pro solution for bakery products.
The mono-material solution is described as recycle-ready and also the first recycle-ready flexible...
New research raises concerns over festive season plastic waste
MATERIALS innovation company Xampla has claimed food service and takeaway brands have a responsibility to replace 'hidden and harmful' plastics in 2025.
The firm has...
Berry bottle and cap solution supports Green Oil’s eco goals
A bottle and cap solution from Berry Global, both made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, is supporting the environmental goals of performance lubricants manufacturer...
Global Reuse Summit calls for ‘robust’ policy to support reusable packaging
KEY stakeholders attending the second Global Reuse Summit have urged the UK Government to support reusable packaging with 'robust' policy.
The Bristol event, hosted by...
Machinery has the bottle to handle eco-friendly packs
PEEBLES-based bottling and packaging machinery supplier Evolution BPS has revealed that the shift towards sustainable solutions has led to a growing number of enquiries...
Partnership provides open standard solution for recycling and traceability
PELLENC ST, a specialist in the design and manufacturing of intelligent sorting and quality control solutions for the waste and recycling industry, and Polytag,...
2025 EPR for packaging base fees announced
SCHEME administrator PackUK has published the 2025 base fees for the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) initiative.
The move is designed to provide certainty...
