DS Smith targets cutting coffee cup waste with new scheme
DS Smith has launched a coffee cup drop box scheme which could see ‘hundreds of millions’ of cups recycled each year
Notpla wins top environmental award for seaweed and plant innovation
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris is celebrating the success of its partner, Notpla, winning top environmental award, The Earthshot Prize.
Founded in 2020 by Prince William and...
Pro Carton champions fibre-based packaging this Zero Waste Week
Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director at Pro Carton, urges the UK to lead on sustainability with fibre-based packaging during Zero Waste Week 2024
As...
Coveris earns Weetabix supplier award for cereal liner innovation
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has been recognised by cereal giant Weetabix with a Supplier Innovation Award.
The accolade is linked to the firm's supply of cereal...
EPR delay makes this a dangerous time for recycling
David Wilson is director of compliance at Vanden Recycling, experts in plastics recycling. He shares his thoughts on the EPR delay and the impact...
Sustainable packaging solution created for fast food
SMURFIT Kappa has revealed it has developed a new sustainable solution for fast food following collaboration with packaging consultant Juozas Baranauskas.
The Twin Kraft Grease...
Closed loop system established for large containers
BERRY Global has announced it has established a closed loop system in partnership with French water treatment specialist Ocedis, for the supply of Berry’s...
Essentra unveils tear tape for flexible packaging
ESSENTRA Tapes has launched what it says is the first tear tape for flexible packaging to combine the sustainability of recycled polyester (rPET).
The new...
UPM Raflatac launches ‘groundbreaking’ new label material
UPM Raflatac has announced the launch of its New Wave paper label material, which is compatible with recycling.
The firm revealed it is the first...
New testing facility analyses quality of recycled material
BERRY Global has announced that the firm's plastics recycling facility in Heanor has opened a Centre of Excellence to enhance the level of quality...
