Skincare stick applicator

More sustainable stick applicator supports sports brand’s carbon commitments

AMCOR has produced a skincare stick applicator for sports brand Decathlon, using recycled plastic sourced from Amcor’s proprietary CleanStream technology. With 87% rPP, each applicator...

UK supermarkets to trial environmental labels in VR setting

FOUR of the UK's biggest retailers are to trial new environmental labels in a virtual reality setting this summer. Morrisons, Co-op, Sainsbury's, and Tesco will...
Cartor Security Printers obtains ISCC+ certification

ISCC+ certification marks major milestone in Cartor’s sustainability journey

CARTOR Security Printers has obtained International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC+), enabling the production and supply of polymer-based products that meet internal sustainability goals...

Packaging can help in fight to reduce waste

There are currently drives to reduce the amount of packaging used in the food industry. However, wasted food is also an environmental problem. Here,...

Slashing food waste with induction heat seals

Food waste has been in the headlines for a long time and in this season of supply chain challenges, making the most of such...
Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025

Shortlisted finalists revealed for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026

THE finalists have been announced for this year's Plastics Recycling Awards Europe. The winners of all seven categories will be revealed on 6 May at...

Sonoco urges continued awareness and engagement around EPR

SONOCO has revealed it is involved in the UK Government’s EPR consultation process and continues to engage with officials and industry stakeholders to scrutinise...

Sustainable cartonboard solution unveiled for fresh produce

PAPER-based specialist Graphic Packaging International has introduced ProducePack, a cartonboard solution for fresh produce. The carton is said to offer an eco-friendly option for a...
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Finalists announced for the 2025 Plastics Industry Awards

THE shortlisted finalists have been announced for the 2025 Plastics Industry Awards. Winners of the awards, which celebrate achievements in polymer innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing...

Aberdeen looks to tackle litter with new colourful bins

NEW colourful bins have been unveiled in Aberdeen as part of a new initiative to encourage people not to litter. The local authority has received...