Encouragement over UK plastic packaging waste recycling stats

THE UK is on track this year to record its highest-ever volume of plastic packaging waste recycling. National Packaging Waste Database figures show the UK...
Berry deo ball technology

Berry confirms development of ‘game-changing’ deodorant technology

BERRY Global has announced it has developed a patented technology for the manufacture of the roll-on balls used in the production of roll-on deodorant...
Zeus' Carbon IQ platform

Zeus launches digital platform to help customers estimate packaging impact

ZEUS Packaging has unveiled Zeus Sustain Carbon IQ – a digital platform designed to help businesses better understand, compare, and manage the environmental and economic impact...

DS Smith redesigns confectionary distributor’s packaging in time for Easter

DS Smith has partnered with Filir d.o.o. to redesign the packaging of the Croatian company's Easter product portfolio. The distributor of confectionary products had its...

Waitrose to remove wine packaging element originally used to deter moths

WAITROSE is to trial the removal of plastic and foil sleeves around the neck of a selection of its wine bottles. Describing it as a...

M&S launches new recyclable tomato packaging

MARKS & Spencer has announced the launch of recyclable packaging for its British Collection vine tomatoes. The recyclable cardboard packs feature a 'small amount' of...

Juice brand unveils sustainable smart packaging

SPANISH juice brand Don Simon has unveiled its first 100% environmentally friendly and smart packaging. In partnership with packaging supplier Elopak and creative technology studio...

DS Smith extends partnership with Tesco

DS Smith is to continue its long-standing cardboard recycling partnership with Tesco for a further three years. The two businesses have worked together since 1985,...

Aquapak appoints new sales director to drive Hydropol solution

AQUAPAK Polymers has appointed flexible packaging specialist Dudley Jones as sales director to drive end applications of its Hydropol polymer. Dudley has over 30 years’...

DW Reusables offers cost savings and greater sustainability for craft breweries

Circular economy legislation and new taxes on single-use plastics across Europe prompt need for craft brewers to adjust packaging