Meat producer switches to recyclable plastic pack solution
PACKAGING and paper specialist Mondi has teamed up with Austrian meat producer Hütthaler to produce a fully recyclable thermoforming film for meat and sausage...
New fibre-based packs are ‘game-changer’ for food-to-go sector
COVERIS has announced the launch of a new range of fibre-based hot-to-go packs.
The packaging firm said it was targeting growing demand for hot eats,...
Don’t underestimate the green power of plastic
By Paula Birch, global sales director, Parkside
FLEXIBLE plastic packaging delivers significant sustainability benefits. Aside from protecting and preserving goods, it also requires significantly fewer...
UK considers banning wet wipes containing plastic
A ban on wet wipes containing plastic is 'moving closer', the Scottish Government has said.
The news comes following the launch of a consultation, being...
Gressingham replaces ‘labour-intensive’ packaging process
GRESSINGHAM Foods has partnered with Coveris and Ravenwood to unveil new packaging that it said will make 'huge strides' in reducing its environmental impact.
The...
Retailer opts for functional barrier paper solution
RETAILER Iceland is replacing its previous packaging with Mondi’s functional barrier paper across a number of its ranges.
The first newly packaged product to hit the...
Sustainable multi-pack solution a ‘game-changer’ for drinks sector
SMURFIT Kappa has teamed up with filling and packaging systems specialist KHS to roll out its TopClip multi-pack product for bundling canned drinks.
The firm...
Latest plastics recycling trends on show at Amsterdam exhibition
The Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), the pan-European exhibition and conference dedicated to plastics recycling, returns to the RAI Amsterdam in March. Here, event...
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...
Family-owned firm to provide ‘unique’ end-to-end Highland recycling service
WYLLIE Recycling has secured a Highland Council contract for the provision of mixed plastic and metal container recycling services and haulage in the region.
The local...
