RPC bpi protec launches “game changer” recyclable film
FLEXIBLE packaging manufacturer RPC bpi protec has developed a new film it is touting as a “game changer” for the sector.
The company claims its...
New College Lanarkshire to trial reverse vending machines ahead of DRS launch
STUDENTS at New College Lanarkshire are to trial reverse vending machines ahead of Scotland's impending deposit return scheme (DRS).
The trial - at the Motherwell,...
Nike releases shoe made from recycled plastic
NIKE has unveiled what it says is one of its most sustainable shoes to date, with the product using 67% post industrial recycled content...
Venting gives container lightweighting a helping hand
The pressure to reduce packaging waste is leading many producers to remove excess material from their containers. However, this is triggering an unwanted side...
Carton manufacturer steps up investment in renewable energy capacity
BEVERAGE carton producer SIG has announced it has agreed a new contract to secure real-time wind power for the firm's production operations in Germany.
Under...
Zero Waste Week 2025: a call to action for a sustainable future
By Winfried Muehling, director of marketing and communications at Pro Carton
Zero Waste Week 2025 serves as a powerful reminder of the growing environmental challenges...
Polytag marks ‘significant step’ in traceability initiative
POLYTAG has announced the successful integration of four Polytag Plastic Detection Units at Material Recycling Facilities (MRFs) in Wales.
The sites in Conwy, Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire,...
Asda and Podback team up to boost coffee pod recycling
ASDA has teamed up with coffee pod recycling service Podback, to provide a new way for consumers to recycle their used coffee pods in...
SIG maintains EcoVadis platinum sustainability status
SIG has been awarded the highest platinum sustainability status in the EcoVadis rating for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the fifth year in a...
A circular approach to filmic packaging
Promoting a circular economy in flexible film packaging is essential and is leading the development of new products across a wide variety of market sectors, explains Julie Eller, sales director at RPC bpi protec
