Biffa launches nationwide recycling service for takeaway cups
BIFFA has launched a nationwide recycling service for hot and cold takeaway drinks cups.
More than 62 million single-use tea, coffee and cold drinks cups...
Waitrose unveils new recycled strawberry packs
WAITROSE has unveiled new 80% recycled packaging for its British strawberries range in a move which it says will eliminate 16.89 tonnes of plastic...
Reusable food containers are cause for Celebration
CELEBRATION Packaging has announced it is now offering customised and reusable microwavable hinged-lid food containers for back of house/kitchen food prep applications.
The containers are...
Packaging giant looks to clean up with new detergent box solution
SMURFIT Kappa has unveiled a new packaging solution for detergent pods and capsules, described as a 'safe, convenient and sustainable' alternative to the traditional...
BPF announces new chair of plastics and flexible packaging group
THE British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) plastics and flexible packaging group has appointed Ed Roberts as its new chairman.
Ed is Sealed Air’s global advocacy leader,...
Paper specialist joins Pack4Good initiative
James Cropper has announced it is supporting environmental non-profit Canopy by joining the Pack4Good initiative, which is focused on transforming paper packaging supply chains...
Amcor launches its ‘thinnest-ever’ shrink bag for meat packaging
AMCOR has unveiled its new new Clear-Tite 40 shrink bag solution for fresh and processed meat.
The solution is said to achieve a 19% reduction...
Sustainability strategist joins speaker line-up at ‘Rethinking Carton Production’ event
CARTON manufacturer and label printing technology specialist Edale has announced that Steve Lister, a global sustainability strategist, will join the speaker line-up at its Rethinking...
New fibre-based packs are ‘game-changer’ for food-to-go sector
COVERIS has announced the launch of a new range of fibre-based hot-to-go packs.
The packaging firm said it was targeting growing demand for hot eats,...
Sainsbury’s to recycle polypropylene film in new trial
SAINSBURY'S has announced the launch of a new recycling system which will allow customers to recycle polypropylene film in selected stores.
Polypropylene is found in...
