Paper-based packaging solution has innovation all wrapped up

PROTEGA Global's Hexcel Wrap ‘paper bubble wrap’ was crowned Most Innovating Product at the recent Packaging Innovations & Empack exhibition. Nominated as one of the...
Fruit with compostable labels

Coveris and TIPA enter exclusive agreement to deliver home compostable produce labels

COVERIS and TIPA® Compostable Packaging have entered an exclusive agreement to manufacture and market compostable labels for fresh produce in the UK. The move has...

Aldi teams up with recycling tech specialist for packaging traceability

ALDI has become the latest UK supermarket to partner with recycling technology company Polytag to gain 'unprecedented traceability' of its packaging through the supply...

Ball Beverage Packaging and Coca-Cola begin HVO fuel trial in the UK

BALL Beverage Packaging and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) are undertaking a trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) part-fuelled vehicles. A 12-month trial is underway, which...
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Progress over perfection on the journey to zero plastic waste

By Krzysztof Krajewski, chief sustainability & innovation officer at RDM Group Plastic-free packaging is often treated as a binary - either you’re there, or you’re...

Scottish ‘ingenuity’ key in Prevented Ocean Plastic success story

SCOTLAND is playing a ‘huge part’ in an innovative form of recycled packaging being found across supermarket shelves, the director of the firm behind...

2M Group of Companies signs agreement with Transcend Packaging to supply Morro Coating

2M Group of Companies has announced a multi-year commercial supply agreement with Transcend Packaging to deploy Xampla’s plastic-free Morro Coating across the UK. The plastic and...

Council relaunches Christmas campaign that saw Edinburgh locals recycle 6,722 tonnes

THE City of Edinburgh Council has relaunched its Christmas campaign which urges residents to recycle and reuse as much waste as they can over...

New compostable barrier film launched for crisps and nuts

TIPA is unveiling a new thin compostable film for crisps and nuts at London Packaging Week. The 312MET film is described as having 'superior' sealing...
SÜDPACK achieves Platinum Status with EcoVadis

SÜDPACK celebrates EcoVadis Platinum achievement

SÜDPACK has progressed from Silver to Platinum EcoVadis status this year. The film manufacturer revealed it now ranks among the top 1% of all companies...