Marine plastic pollution could be detected from space
RESEARCHERS at the University of the Highlands and Islands are to study whether thermal imaging cameras can be used to help detect marine plastic...
Chilled approach boosts recyclable pack goals for Sorbafreeze
SORBAFREEZE, the Glenrothes-based chilled packaging division of the Pitreavie Group, has developed a new temperature controlled packaging range that can be fully kerbside recycled.
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DS Smith extends partnership with Tesco
DS Smith is to continue its long-standing cardboard recycling partnership with Tesco for a further three years.
The two businesses have worked together since 1985,...
Film is ‘holy grail’ for MAP food applications
Cranswick Country Foods is benefiting from a new fully recyclable, recycled-content, food-safe barrier film supplied by Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) for use across the...
‘First of its kind’ fully compostable coffee capsule lid unveiled
PACKAGING developer and manufacturer TIPA has launched what the firm is calling a 'first of its kind' fully compostable coffee capsule lid, in collaboration...
Heriot-Watt University creates lateral flow tests using waste plastics
ACADEMICS at Heriot-Watt University have used discarded chewing gum and other waste plastics to produce prototype lateral flow tests.
The aim is to cut medical...
Paper-based packs aim to take the confusion out of recycling
KM Packaging has launched K-Nature Paper HBe, described as a high barrier paper packaging material designed to eliminate consumer confusion around recycling.
The product is...
Aluminium packaging recycling rates continue to rise
NEW figures have revealed a significant increase in aluminium packaging recycling volumes.
Data released by the Environment Agency showed that 35,232 tonnes of aluminium packaging...
Collaboration offers fresh approach to tomato packaging
WITH growing demand from consumers for sustainability without compromising on product quality, the packaging of fresh produce remains an ever-evolving challenge.
One brand described as...
New Lucozade Sport bottle unveiled as part of £6m investment
A new Lucozade Sport bottle has been unveiled as part of a £6 million investment to revamp the packaging of the brand's drinks range.
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