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...
Podback hits one million household milestone for kerbside recycling
MORE than one million UK households can now have their used coffee pods collected from the kerbside using Podback, a cross-industry recycling scheme.
With two...
Dantex adds ‘eco-friendly’ technology to PicoJet range of digital UV inkjet presses
DANTEX Group has been working with inks and coatings specialist, ACTEGA, to integrate ECOLEAF technology into its PicoJet range of digital UV inkjet presses.
With...
Fibre-based composite pEPR fees ‘may have been significantly overcharged’
NEW analysis published by compliance scheme Beyondly has found producers of fibre-based composite (FBC) packaging like liquid cartons, sandwich wrappers and ready meal containers...
Xampla launches new consumer brand to support sustainability
CAMBRIDGE-based Xampla has revealed its first ever consumer brand, called Morro.
The 'Morro marque' is designed to indicate where high-performing, sustainable, plant-based materials have been...
Aquapak warns over ‘lack of clarity and flawed definitions’ in new packaging regulations
EXTENDED Producer Responsibility (EPR) could increase the annual grocery bill for the average family of four in the UK by £312 per year, Aquapak has...
Compostable packaging for new crisps containing mental health message
BRITISH brewery Beavertown has teamed up with the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) to launch a limited edition packet of crisps, containing a vital...
SIG on course for aseptic carton pack milestone
SIG is poised to hit another milestone as the three billionth SIG aseptic carton pack using packaging material without an aluminium layer is delivered...
Aldi to move own-brand wipes to plant-based material
ALDI has announced it is to remove single-use plastic from all its own-brand wipes by the summer.
The supermarket will switch the lines to biodegradable 100%...
Survey highlights consumer confusion around disposal of packaging
A survey by Sapio Research, conducted on behalf of Celebration Packaging, has highlighted the importance of certified recyclable or compostable packaging to consumers.
61% of...
