New powder detergent packaging with 50% PCR content launched
MONDI has provided details of its work with Dreco to develop a new powder detergent packaging solution containing post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials, while maintaining...
‘First-of-its-kind’ Quality Street tub unveiled ahead of Christmas
A 'first-of-its-kind' paper Quality Street tub is to hit the shelves of Tesco in a new trial by Nestlé.
More than 200,000 of the paper...
Waitrose becomes latest retailer to use Prevented Ocean Plastic
WAITROSE has announced it is to use Prevented Ocean Plastic packaging across 71 of its own-label products.
The packaging is produced by Sharpak, with Bantam...
Extended producer responsibility requirements brought into force
PRODUCERS of household packaging are now responsible for the costs of dealing with packaging waste, following the introduction of reporting requirements as part of...
Heriot-Watt researchers launch study to tackle environmental impact of single-use diagnostic tests
RESEARCHERS at Heriot-Watt University have been awarded a prestigious APEX Award to lead a groundbreaking project aimed at tackling the environmental impact of single-use diagnostic...
Plastics Recycling Show Europe to expand further in 2024
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have revealed the event will expand again next year with the opening of a further hall...
Sustainable punnet solutions launched for fresh produce market
SMURFIT Kappa is introducing its punnet portfolio for fresh produce in Europe.
The 'Safe&Green' portfolio is the packaging giant's paper-based solution comprising designs that are...
More sustainable stick applicator supports sports brand’s carbon commitments
AMCOR has produced a skincare stick applicator for sports brand Decathlon, using recycled plastic sourced from Amcor’s proprietary CleanStream technology.
With 87% rPP, each applicator...
Partnership provides open standard solution for recycling and traceability
PELLENC ST, a specialist in the design and manufacturing of intelligent sorting and quality control solutions for the waste and recycling industry, and Polytag,...
Packaging manufacturer invests in wastewater treatment facility
PACKAGING manufacturer GWP Group has invested in a new wastewater treatment facility at its Cricklade production site.
The equipment, supplied by CTECH Europe in conjunction...
