New ‘record’ high for recycling of steel packaging
RECYCLING of steel packaging has reached a record high of 82.5% in Europe, according to new research.
The figures were released by APEAL, the Association...
Asda plucks plastic from packaging of its chicken range
ASDA has announced it is to reduce plastic packaging by up to 50% across its chicken range, following a successful trial period.
The move will...
New report highlights Macfarlane Group’s ESG progress
GLASGOW-headquartered protective packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has published its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report for 2022, which revealed an 11% 'absolute reduction' in...
Firm marks first anniversary of Mobile Pallet Stability Test Lab
LINDUM Packaging has announced it has completed 322 separate tests with customers throughout the UK since the launch of its Mobile Pallet Stability Test...
Walkers to move to new packaging as part of sustainability trial
WALKERS is to move its crisp packets to materials that make them easier to recycle over the next 12 months.
The move by parent company...
Inquiry launched into UK Government’s plastic waste measures
AN inquiry has been launched into how the UK Government intends to tackle plastic waste and whether its targets go far enough.
It follows statistics...
Sustainability still a priority for UK shoppers despite economic pressures
NEW research from Pro Carton has revealed that sustainability continues to influence purchasing decisions in the UK despite ongoing economic pressures.
The findings showed that...
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.
Lucozade...
Vegware strikes partnership for recycling solution
VEGWARE, an Edinburgh plant-based compostable packaging producer, has partnered with recycling company First Mile to provide a collection and recycling solution
UK universities convert plastic waste into clean fuel
A trio of UK universities have collaborated with academic institutes in China and Saudi Arabia to develop a method of converting plastic waste into...
