Re-water

Aluminium bottled water brand wins King’s Award for Enterprise

SUSTAINABLE aluminium bottled water brand Re:Water has secured a King’s Award for Enterprise for excellence in innovation. Launched in 2021, Re:Water has sold over 10...
Waitrose store

Waitrose announces decision not to sell single-use vapes

WAITROSE has announced that it will not sell single-use vapes amidst concerns over the product's appeal to youngsters and its potential environmental impact. The supermarket...

New packaging concepts unveiled for minced meat

SÜDPACK is launching two new packaging concepts for minced meat that do without bottom trays. Both concepts are described as mono-material packaging solutions based on...

Lego looks to build sustainable future

THE Lego Group has announced plans to invest up to $400 million over three years to accelerate sustainability and social responsibilities across the brand. As...

NIR testing highlights factors which influence sorting flexible packaging materials

AN international collaboration to provide independent, scientific data linked to design, sortability and mechanical recyclability of flexible packaging has published its first report –...
Square glass jar

Square glass jars offer a new angle to green packs

GREAT packaging design is a constant balancing act between tradition and innovation. Round jars and bottles have long been the standard, offering reliability and...
Mono-material tortilla packaging

Coveris launches mono-material solution for tortilla wraps

COVERIS has introduced a mono-material packaging solution for tortilla wraps. Supporting the firm's No Waste mission, MonoFlex Thermoform film packaging is designed to replace non-recyclable,...
Recycling symbol and different garbage on wooden background, top view

New Valpak service aims to help businesses prepare for PPWR

COMPLIANCE scheme Valpak by Reconomy has announced the launch of a tailored service to prepare businesses for the EU's new Packaging and Packaging Waste...
fully recyclable wrappers made with Hydropol

Aquapak warns over ‘lack of clarity and flawed definitions’ in new packaging regulations

EXTENDED Producer Responsibility (EPR) could increase the annual grocery bill for the average family of four in the UK by £312 per year, Aquapak has...

Berry’s Prevented Ocean Plastic bottle helps tackle pollution

BERRY Global Group has partnered with Brookfield Drinks to launch a new spring water range in a bottle made completely from Prevented Ocean Plastic. The...