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...
FORMIL refill spout pouch

Refillable spout pouch wins Innovation Gallery award

EASYFAIRS UK, the organiser of Packaging Innovations & Empack, has confirmed Swiss Pack as the winner of the Innovation Gallery award for its FORMIL...
Amcor and Fedrigoni collaboration

Recycle-ready wet wipe packs mark ‘breakthrough’ for home and personal care sector

AMCOR has teamed up with Fedrigoni to develop a flexible packaging solution for wet wipes, described as 'recycle-ready'. The combination of Amcor’s AmPrima Plus flow...
Mondi paper mill

Mondi hails early impact of new paper machine

MONDI has announced that following the launch of its €400 million paper machine at the firm's Štětí mill in the Czech Republic in December...
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Domino unveils carbon reduction plan

DOMINO Printing Sciences has outlined its intention to become a net zero business by 2050. On the company’s new corporate social responsibility website, Domino has...
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Partnership with Kwikpac plays ‘key part’ in firm’s sustainability progress

A manufacturer of low carbon building materials has seen a 'huge' decrease in plastic film consumption a year on from partnering with Kirkcaldy-headquartered Kwikpac. Kwikpac...
Paint container with 50% PCR plastic

New paint container with 50% PCR plastic rolled out

AMCOR and Flügger have teamed up to create a paint container made with 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. The solution forms part of Flügger’s ambition...
Biffa's Seaham polymer plant

Biffa completes acquisition of PET bottle manufacturer Esterform

BIFFA has completed the acquisition to merge its UK PET recycling operations with Esterform - an UK PET pre-form and bottle manufacturer. This move has...
RECOUP Rstuff campaign expansion

RECOUP launches new initiative to encourage reuse, repair, and recycling

RECOUP has announced the launch of Rstuff, an evolution of its Pledge2Recycle Plastics campaign, which encourages reuse, repair, and waste reduction. Building on over a...