‘Pioneering’ trials to begin on lightweighting glass bottles
TRIALS are set to start aimed at increasing the strength and thereby reducing the weight of glass bottles.
Three major players in the sector are...
Pro Carton champions fibre-based packaging this Zero Waste Week
Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director at Pro Carton, urges the UK to lead on sustainability with fibre-based packaging during Zero Waste Week 2024
As...
Reclose lidding film created for Dutch soft fruits market
PARKSIDE has announced the launch of a new reclose lidding film for soft fruits in Holland
Renewable credentials of cartonboard can help protect our planet
By Winfried Muehling, general manager of Pro Carton
At Pro Carton, we are big advocates for initiatives that increase our awareness of the climate crisis....
James Cropper unveils ‘revolutionary’ paper innovation
JAMES Cropper has announced the release of Rydal Eco, described as a 'revolutionary' sustainable paper innovation.
Rydal Eco is an uncoated board, made entirely from...
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,...
Upgraded pallet wrapping gives Advantage to flexible packaging manufacturer
MONDI has teamed up with Silbo to upgrade its pallet wrapping from plastic stretch film to Mondi’s kraft paper Advantage StretchWrap.
Silbo has installed the...
Tesco cans multipack packaging
SEVERAL lines of multipacks are set to be replaced with plastic-free multibuys across all Tesco stores.
The supermarket has said that the move will eliminate...
Aberdeen to play ‘pivotal’ role in Scotland’s DRS as £7.7m project launched
BIFFA is investing £7.7 million in the transformation of a former engineering depot in the Badentoy Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, into a 'state-of-the-art' recycling centre.
The...
Packaging specialist recognised for sustainability progress
SMURFIT Kappa has been included in the FTSE4Good Index for the sixth year in a row for the firm's commitment to sustainability
