Encouragement over UK plastic packaging waste recycling stats
THE UK is on track this year to record its highest-ever volume of plastic packaging waste recycling.
National Packaging Waste Database figures show the UK...
Edinburgh toxicologists play key role in creation of biodegradable beauty packs
TOXICOLOGISTS from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh have been involved in a project to develop biodegradable packaging designed to help cosmetics firms meet demand for environmentally-friendly...
Smurfit Kappa adds new options for online drinks market
SMURFIT Kappa has announced the introduction of a new range of eBottle packaging solutions for the online beverage and liquids market.
The new portfolio includes...
Keynote speaker confirmed for PRSE conference
MATTIA Pellegrini, head of unit, directorate-general for environment at the European Commission, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the Plastics Recycling Show...
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...
Metsä Board expands climate targets to end of life emissions with SBTi validation
FRESH fibre paperboard producer Metsä Board has announced that it has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its updated near-term emissions...
Call made for ‘potentially misleading’ packaging terms to have legislated definitions
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called on the introduction of legislated definitions for 'potentially misleading' terms like 'recyclable' and 'carbon neutral'.
It said...
James Cropper takes steps to navigate ‘complex’ regulatory requirements
JAMES Cropper has teamed up with Osapiens to ensure compliance with the evolving requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
With operations in more...
New packaging machines tipped to enable retailers to reduce plastic
XACT has launched two new packaging solutions designed to help retailers reduce the amount of plastic packaging they use for fresh produce.
The Rev Elephant...
Ardagh hails sustainability success of NextGen Furnace
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has announced that the glass bottles produced from its 'world first' hybrid NextGen Furnace have reached a consistent 64% CO2 emissions...
