Plastics Recycling Show Europe to expand further in 2024

ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have revealed the event will expand again next year with the opening of a further hall...

EPR delay ‘unfortunate but necessary’ due to lack of clarity on costs

ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has hailed Defra's decision to defer Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging fees until October 2025 as 'unfortunate but...

DW Reusables offers cost savings and greater sustainability for craft breweries

Circular economy legislation and new taxes on single-use plastics across Europe prompt need for craft brewers to adjust packaging

Firm marks first anniversary of Mobile Pallet Stability Test Lab

LINDUM Packaging has announced it has completed 322 separate tests with customers throughout the UK since the launch of its Mobile Pallet Stability Test...

New compostable barrier film launched for crisps and nuts

TIPA is unveiling a new thin compostable film for crisps and nuts at London Packaging Week. The 312MET film is described as having 'superior' sealing...

Ball Corporation unveils plans for new facilities in the UK and Russia

BALL Corporation has announced plans to 'significantly' increase its manufacturing capacity with new facilities in the UK and Russia. The manufacturer of recyclable aluminium beverage...

Foodservice packs use barrier coating tech to address challenges

COVERIS has teamed up with start-up business Notpla to deliver a range of printed, biodegradable and recyclable food cartons. Using Notpla’s barrier coating technology, the...

Filling a VOID: milestone in journey to create more sustainable flexible packaging

MATERIALS science company VOID Technologies has announced it has received RecyClass approval for its VO+ cavitation tech, developed to accelerate the transition to more...

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...

RECOUP expands lab capabilities with new microplastic analysis service

RECOUP has announced an expansion of its in-house laboratory through improvements to its microplastic analysis capabilities. The organisation said it marks an 'important development' in...