MPMA urges retailers to act on recyclability of packaging materials
THE Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has called for “greater transparency” of packaging materials’ recycling credentials.
New research commissioned by the organisation in the UK...
Huge spike in EPR-related searches as firms adapt to reporting requirements
DATA from Google shows a 334% week-on-week spike in Extended Producer Responsibility-related searches, environmental compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has revealed.
The finding comes as UK...
Skincare brand and TerraCycle team up on sustainability initiative
CLINICAL skincare brand Murad has teamed up with recycling specialist TerraCycle to help divert plastic waste from landfills while turning it into new recycled...
Preparation is key to legislative changes
ONE of the biggest challenges currently faced by businesses across Scotland is keeping abreast of the constantly evolving legislation around sustainability matters.
With different rules...
Return of the pack: the end of single-trip packaging
By Ian Beresford, head of marketing & development at Essentra Tapes
Is there more to packaging than the sum of its parts? Is packaging nothing...
Lidl announces new measures in strategy to tackle plastic waste
LIDL has announced a series of new initiatives as part of its REset Plastic Strategy, which will include the removal of all single-use fruit and vegetable...
Co-op recycling scheme to turn packaging into construction materials
THE Co-op has launched what it says is Europe's most extensive in-store recycling scheme for plastic bags and product wrapping.
It sees recycling units for...
Group warns of plans to ‘derail’ impending deposit return scheme
SCOTLAND'S impending deposit return scheme (DRS) is at risk of further delay, a campaign group has warned.
Have You Got The Bottle? warned that efforts...
Fibrepak packaging launched to meet sustainability demands
CREATORS of Fibrepak have said the material, which utilises thermoformed wet pulp, is an 'ideal solution' for firms searching for sustainable packaging.
Made from locally-sourced...
Food waste issues – can packaging play a part?
By Mark Shaw, new product development technical manager, Parkside
FOOD waste is attracting significant attention around the globe and with good reason. Food waste is...
