Low-carbon aluminium product launches for wine and spirits brands
AMCOR Capsules and Aludium have teamed up on a project to produce a low-carbon aluminium product for use in screw caps.
The new technology is...
Lidl to ditch green milk caps following ‘overwhelmingly positive’ trial
LIDL is to permanently remove green coloured caps on its semi-skimmed and organic fresh milk following a successful trial period.
The coloured caps will be...
Build of Pulpex’s new Glasgow facility reaches major milestone
PULPEX'S build of a new 87,000 manufacturing facility near Glasgow Airport is progressing with work complete on the steel frame.
The Glasgow site represents a...
‘Game-changing’ software tipped to dramatically reduce packaging overuse
MACFARLANE Packaging and Lancaster University have teamed up on a project to develop 'game-changing' software designed to radically reduce the overuse of packaging.
The software...
Domino creates senior environmental impact role
CODING and marking supplier Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) has appointed Jessica Büttner as group environmental impact manager.
The new role has been created as part...
New Mr Muscle bottle claimed to be a UK first
HOUSEHOLD cleaning producer SC Johnson has launched a new line of Mr Muscle cleaner in 100% recycled ocean-bound plastic bottles.
The firm said that the...
Recycling scheme launched for used coffee pods
A new coffee pod recycling scheme has been launched by Nestlé and Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK.
The Podback system will allow consumers to recycle their Nespresso, Nescafé...
Scottish Water hails success of Top Up Taps in reducing single-use plastic
SCOTTISH Water has revealed its network of Top Up Taps has saved the equivalent of 20 million 330ml plastic bottles.Â
The utility hailed the success...
Footbridges constructed from recycled plastic bottles built in Forres
MORAY Council has announced that work is underway to install footbridges constructed entirely from materials made from recycled plastic bottles.
The bridges at the Mosset...
James Cropper unveils ‘revolutionary’ paper innovation
JAMES Cropper has announced the release of Rydal Eco, described as a 'revolutionary' sustainable paper innovation.
Rydal Eco is an uncoated board, made entirely from...
