Canned food could help reduce global food waste

THE Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has highlighted how canned foods can reduce food waste as well as assisting in accelerating the journey to...

Glass packs ‘help double’ online sales

GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has produced packaging for Eden Mill’s best-selling brand – Love Gin. Croxsons said the new 70cl bottle for trade, along with...
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Aluminium aerosol can specialist becomes latest UKARI funding partner

ALUMINIUM aerosol can specialist Moravia Cans has joined the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative (UKARI) as its latest funding partner. Spearheaded by Alupro, UKARI was launched...

Contract packer launches VFFS paper bag solution

CONTRACT packing specialist WePack has unveiled the firm's latest 'eco-friendly' Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) solution, which is made entirely from paper. WePack said its...

TopClip system brings tangible benefits for craft brewer

SMURFIT Kappa has provided a Belgian craft brewer with the TopClip packaging system, a paper-based replacement for shrink wrap that bundles beverage multi-packs. BeerSelect has...

Reverse vending machines installed at Merlin Entertainments attractions

REVERSE vending machines have been installed across Merlin Entertainments' UK attractions as part of a collaboration with Coca-Cola. Those recycling empty 500ml plastic bottles in...
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Guardpack achieves EcoVadis Bronze rating in first assessment

UK wet wipe and sachet manufacturer Guardpack has been awarded a Bronze rating by EcoVadis in the firm's first assessment. The company has also passed...
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Investing in a sustainable future

How is plastic packaging under pressure? What is the role of plastic in today's global packaging industry and what innovations in the space are helping to eliminate the plastic waste problem?

Zero Waste Bag launched for ‘hard to recycle’ materials

TERRACYCLE has announced the launch of a 'first-of-its-kind' solution for hard to recycle rubbish. The Zero Waste Bag is designed to offer consumers a 'simple...

Edinburgh hotel unveils bespoke staff uniforms made from recycled plastic bottles

AN Edinburgh hotel has unveiled bespoke uniforms made from recycled plastic bottles in a £60,000 investment. Ten Hill Place Hotel, located in the capital's Old...