Impact of plastic pollution on human health in developing countries to be studied

THE University of Stirling is to lead a £3.85 million study which will aim to understand the public health risks and environmental impact of...

Heineken uses virtual technology to install ‘game-changing’ packaging system

HEINEKEN is to launch a new cardboard topper to replace plastic rings on its Foster's and Kronenbourg 1664 packs of beer. The move comes following...

Thousands of Brits sign recyclable coffee cup petition

10,000 Britons have given their support to a campaign to get coffee shops to switch to fully recyclable coffee cups. A petition launched by eco-influencer Madeleine...

Survey finds Europeans are more committed to sustainable lifestyles than Brits

TWO in three European consumers (63%) are intent on creating a more sustainable lifestyle, data from a new study conducted on behalf of Pro...

Jimmy’s Iced Coffee switches to packs made from crop waste

JIMMY'S Iced Coffee has announced the completion of trials for utilising zero tree packaging cartons, which have now been integrated into the firm's entire...

Paving and walling specialist makes sustainable packaging investment

PAVING and walling manufacturer Tobermore has announced the business has invested in more sustainable packaging. The business has overhauled its packaging design to have 'significantly...

New initiative to address gap in Indonesian recycling infrastructure

RECYCLING infrastructure is set to be 'strategically' expanded in Southeast Asia following a new investment by Circulate Capital. The Singapore-based investment management firm finances innovations,...

Tesco launches new recyclable packaging for laundry pods

TESCO has replaced plastic tubs of its laundry detergent pods with new recyclable cardboard packaging. The supermarket said  the move will save 252 tonnes of...
RECOUP Awards winners

2025 RECOUP Awards celebrate innovation in plastics circularity

THE winners of this year’s RECOUP Awards have been announced. The event celebrates the work being carried out across the plastics value chain in re-use,...
PaperSeal Shape cartonboard tray

Cartonboard innovation tipped to boost retailer’s sustainability goals

GRAPHIC Packaging International and food company Moy Park have teamed up to create what they describe as a 'game-changing' cartonboard packaging solution, which is...