New regulations: are they on your radar?

Steve Davis, global director of product management at Industrial Physics, discusses the development in EU packaging and waste regulations as well as the possible...

UKRI launches £16m funding competition for large scale packaging projects

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced the opening of a new £16 million funding competition for large-scale plastic packaging projects. The demonstrator projects rounds...

Pilot recycling programme for vapes to launch in Scottish stores

THE Scottish Grocers' Federation has partnered with ELFBAR to launch a pilot recycling programme for used vapes. Vape recycling bins will feature in a total...

Asda unveils fully recyclable crisp tube

ASDA has unveiled fully recyclable packaging for a line of their own brand crisps, in a move described as a UK supermarket first for...

Heavy cushioning solution from SEE brings green benefits

SEE has expanded its ProPad paper cushioning system with the launch of ProPad Coiler to meet demands for sustainability and automation. Made from 100% recycled...

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...

Commitment to sustainability ‘central’ to Croxsons operations

GLASS packaging business Croxsons is promoting its new sustainability campaign, including the use of and planning for zero-carbon furnaces for glass production. The company revealed...

Award joy for Sabert with Snap2Go recyclable solution

SABERT Corporation Europe has triumphed in the New Product category of The British Sandwich & Food to Go Industry Awards – The Sammies –...

Skincare brand partners with Xampla for ‘game-changing’ innovation

BRITISH skincare brand Elemis has announced a new collaboration which will see the creation of plastic-free biodegradable sample sachets for its products. The 'game-changing' innovation aims...
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New bill could see charges placed on single-use items

CHARGES could be placed on single-use items such as disposable coffee cups as part of the new circular economy bill passed by the Scottish...