Plastic Packaging Tax ‘complexity’ risks accidental law-breaking

THE logistics and cost of obtaining information on packaging material could see firms opt to pay the recently introduced plastic packaging tax (PPT) without...

Walkers Chocolates switches to new kerbside recyclable paper wrapper

WALKERS Chocolates is to package its own-brand Turkish Delight and Mint Cream in EvoPak RCM. The brand said that consumers can dispose of the new...
Celebration Packaging survey

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...

Reusable solutions are stacking up for Item Products

ITEM Products has revealed plans to showcase Box Latch Products’ Clip & Stack device at Packaging Innovations. Clip & Stack is said to deliver supply...

Closures manufacturer has emissions targets validated by SBTi

ALUMINIUM and specialty closures manufacturer Guala Closures Group has announced that its 2030 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission targets have been validated by the Science...

Lidless disposable cup launched to help tackle ‘eco disaster’

A product described as Britain's first fully plastic-free and recyclable lidless takeaway cup has been unveiled. The ButterflyCup is initially being introduced at WWT (Wildfowl...
Twist-loc packaging

Top innovation prize for Charpak

CHARPAK is celebrating after winning the Innovation of the Year category at the UK Packaging Awards for the firm's Twist-Loc Tub

Xampla adds to senior team with double appointment

XAMPLA, which creates natural alternatives to single-use plastic, has appointed Sabina Burmester as head of engineering and Scott Thompson as head of R&D. The moves...

New range offers Natural solution for foodservice sector

CELEBRATION Packaging has announced the launch of the Naturals range under its EnviroWare brand. "We are pleased to announce the availability of our new Naturals Kraft...

Aldi joins Podback recycling scheme

ALDI customers are set to be able to recycle their used coffee, tea, and hot chocolate pods after the supermarket became a member of...