Glass summit to set out UK recycling ambitions

BRITISH Glass has revealed details of the first annual UK Glass Recycling Summit, which will be held virtually on March 17.  Bringing together the whole glass...

Work underway on circular economy guidelines for flexible packs containing aluminium foil

CEFLEX has announced it is working with Flexible Packaging Europe, the European Aluminium Foil Association, and other key actors on ‘Designing for a Circular...

New guide offers packaging advice for socially-distanced catering models

COMPOSTABLE packaging specialist Vegware has created a 24-page guide to help foodservice businesses plan for socially-distanced service models. The Edinburgh-headquartered business revealed disposables are in...

IKEA to cut plastic packaging from consumer range by 2028

IKEA has announced it intends to phase out plastic packaging from its consumer range by 2028. The Swedish furniture retailer said it hopes the move...

Pet store offers flexible plastic recycling solution

THE founder of the firm behind a system which will enable Pets at Home customers to have hard-to-recycle packs recycled says he hopes the...
Flint Group factory in Italy

Flint Group increases capacity to meet demand for NC-free inks

FLINT Group, a supplier of inks and coatings for the print and packaging industry, has announced an expansion of its resin production facility in...

Plant-based protein shakes find the ‘perfect fit’ in SIG

GROUNDED has teamed up with SIG to turn its idea for a 100% natural range of plant-based protein shakes into a commercial reality. GROUNDED asked...

DS Smith makes the ‘A List’ for protecting water resources

DS Smith has confirmed 'strong progress' in five corporate ESG ratings this year, after the company was placed on the ‘A List’ for protecting...

‘UK-first’ recyclable butter wrap set to debut

WIPAK has announced it is launching a 'UK-first' recyclable paper wrap for butter that can be recycled at kerbside within the paper waste stream. Made...

Return handling fee confirmed for DRS

EXCHANGE for Change, the organisation delivering the deposit return scheme (DRS) across Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland, has confirmed the initiative's return handling fee...