UPM Raflatac reaches paper certification target six years ahead of time
UPM Raflatac has announced that all papers sourced by the business are now certified under a credible third-party forest certification scheme.
This means that one...
Rice box innovation looks to address ‘problem plastic’
DS Smith has announced it has teamed up with Veetee Rice to create a fully recyclable rice box.
The packaging specialist said the aim is...
Saica steps up sustainability focus with SBTi commitment
THE Saica Group has announced it has joined the SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) as part of the firm's sustainability journey.
Upon accession, Saica has...
New course launches to help veterinary practices meet sustainability requirements
SCOTLAND'S Rural College (SRUC) has launched a new course aimed at aiding veterinary practices in meeting sustainability requirements set by the Royal College of...
Pro Carton adapts programme for home schooling
PRO Carton has adapted its TICCIT (Trees into Cartons, Cartons into Trees) programme to help parents teach their children about the environment while schools...
Pact Group and Plan B Circular team up on textile recycling initiative
AUSTRALIAN-based plastic recycler and packaging manufacturer Pact Group has teamed up with Plan B Circular, a UK-based textile-to-textile (T2T) polyester recycling company, to accelerate...
A different sort of solution
TOMRA Sorting Recycling launched the new Innosort Flake at PRS Europe this year
UK Government considers ban on oxo-degradable plastics
A ban on oxo-degradable plastics may be introduced by the UK Government, following a public consultation.
Oxo-degradable plastics are conventional polymers with added chemicals, which...
Research reveals PCR plastic use in packaging is a hit with consumers
NEW research has revealed the vast majority of European consumers are aware that some typical supermarket products feature recycled plastic in their packaging.
Amcor has...
Building products specialist rolls out recycled packaging
BUILDING products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has introduced new packaging produced from 100% recycled polymer that will be used across its production processes for the...
