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New partnership aims to boost adoption of fibre-based packaging

SUN Chemical has announced a partnership with Archipelago Technology Group to support increased adoption of paper-based packaging solutions. The agreement is tipped to help customers...

‘First of its kind’ fully compostable coffee capsule lid unveiled

PACKAGING developer and manufacturer TIPA has launched what the firm is calling a 'first of its kind' fully compostable coffee capsule lid, in collaboration...

Almost half of Britons resolve to use less plastic in 2022

NEW research has revealed that almost half (49%) of Britons vow to use less plastic in 2022. A poll of more than 2,000 adults also...

M&S trials paper packaging on top-selling chocolate bar

MARKS & Spencer is to move its top-selling Vanilla Fudge Bar to paper packaging in a new trial. The retailer said the new packaging maintains...

Coveris provides new salad range with ‘vibrant’ packaging

COVERIS is supporting Simply Lunch launch its 'eye catching' new stir me up salad range with 'vibrant' packaging'. Through its partnership with Coveris, Simply Lunch’s...
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Recyclable paper-end cans offer sustainable coffee solution

SONOCO has contributed to the introduction of recyclable paper cans for Nestlé coffee products. The new can-body has a recyclable 95% paper-based version, which replaces...

BPF announces new chair of plastics and flexible packaging group

THE British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) plastics and flexible packaging group has appointed Ed Roberts as its new chairman. Ed is Sealed Air’s global advocacy leader,...

MPs urge Government for change over single-use packaging regulations

A committee of MPs has called on the UK Government to focus on reducing all forms of single-use packaging, whilst also making alterations to the proposed plastic packaging tax

Collaboration results in ‘never-before-seen’ packaging lifecycle data for UK retailers

RECYCLING technology specialist Polytag and waste management company Biffa have teamed up with retailers Ocado Retail, Co-op, and Aldi to provide them with 'never-before-seen'...

Fears raised that Internal Market Act could halt Scotland’s ban of single-use plastics

THE Scottish Green Party has warned that the UK Government 'must not stand in the way' of Scotland's actions to tackle single-use plastics. It comes...