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Brazil to host Plastics Recycling Show for the first time in 2027

BRAZIL will host an edition of the Plastics Recycling Show (PRS) for the first time in 2027. The international event dedicated to plastics recycling will...

Trials tipped to help reduce packaging waste

THE packaging industry has been urged to keep an open mind and invest in sustainable ways to reduce materials waste, but it will be...
Marieke Koekkoek

Full conference programme published for PRS Europe 2025

ORGANISERS of Plastics Recycling Show Europe have published the full conference programme for this year’s event, which takes place at RAI Amsterdam from April 1-2. The...

‘Ultra thin’ food packaging film scoops top award

SEALED Air is celebrating after the company's new packaging film picked up a top accolade at the UK Packaging Awards. The business triumphed in the...
Paper-based closure

SIG and PulPac enter partnership to accelerate development of paper-based closures

SIG has entered a strategic partnership with PulPac, a specialist in dry moulded fibre technology, to establish a development programme for the creation and...

Iceland to reduce plastic fruit & veg packaging in ‘largest ever’ trial

ICELAND are to trial new packaging solutions on their fresh fruit and vegetable lines that will see either plastic-free variations or significantly reduced plastic...

Frugalpac backs Scottish cup recycling initiative

ECO-friendly cup manufacturer Frugalpac has confirmed its support for Scotland’s first cup recycling initiative. The company is backing the Cup Movement, which recently launched in...

Packaging giant hosts event to encourage new ideas on sustainability

SMURFIT Kappa and the Plastic Soup Foundation have teamed up to promote sustainable packaging solutions. The Plastic Soup Foundation is a Dutch organisation which campaigns...

Tennent’s launches sustainability prompt on packaging

TENNENT'S Lager has launched a new can featuring the message 'Please Enjoy Sustainably' on its packaging. Unveiled as COP26 takes place in the brewery's home...

Kenco to be packaged in ‘revolutionary’ paper refill packs

KENCO coffee maker, JDE Peet's, is bringing its 'revolutionary' paper refill packs to the UK & Ireland retail this month. Following a successful year of...