‘Confusing’ information potentially hindering packaging recycling
NEW research commissioned by OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has revealed that recycling remains important for consumers - but more than half of respondents said...
Alupro appoints sustainability and public affairs manager
ALUPRO, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has appointed Tom Giddings as sustainability and public affairs manager.
He joins from packaging giant DS Smith and will work closely...
North Coast 500 set for new reusable cup scheme
A survey has been launched to aid the development of an 'innovative' new large-scale reusable cup scheme in the Highlands' North Coast 500 route.
NorthCoast...
Linda Crichton MBE joins OPRL board as non-executive director
LINDA Crichton MBE has joined the OPRL board as a non-executive director.
Linda began her career as an environmental consultant, leading studies on waste and sustainability...
Collaboration helps create new sustainable truffles carton
QUALVIS Packaging and Sun Chemical have collaborated to develop a sustainable chocolate truffle carton for Whittakers.
The development has allowed the chocolate manufacturer to transform...
Recycled content demands move to top of the agenda
AÂ growing number of businesses are demanding more recycled content in their packaging materials.
Jonathan Pearson, business development manager for thermoformed packaging specialist Charpak in Scotland,...
Plastic-free water bottle scoops innovation design prize
A compostable water bottle has won an international plastic-free innovation design award.
The Cove bottle triumphed at the world’s first Plastic-Free Awards for sustainable packaging. Devised...
Mondi announces new investment to meet e-commerce packaging demand
MONDI has announced it is investing over €16 million in its Krapkowice plant in Poland in response to demand for sustainable packaging from the...
ITEM Products unveils new Eco-Range
ITEM Products has unveiled its new Eco-Range - a collection of paper-based, fully recyclable packaging components that are said to deliver the strength, performance...
‘First of its kind’ initiative aims to set new standards in paper cup recycling
HUHTAMAKI and Stora Enso have teamed up on a 'first of its kind' paper cup recycling initiative.
The Cup Collective aims to recycle and capture...
