The grass is half full for paper manufacturer

A German packaging manufacturer has launched a new paper made of grass fibres as it increases its focus on sustainability. Storopack’s new PAPERplus Grass consists...

Poor eco habits causing relationship breakups amongst 18-24-year-olds

A new survey has revealed that 85% of 18-24 year olds said that differing opinions on sustainability were the cause of 'frequent' fall outs...

Compostable packaging producer extends geographical reach

COMPOSTABLE packaging producer TIPA is expanding into the Italian market in a bid to capitalise on the growing demand within the country for sustainable alternatives.  Annalisa Nissola...

Finalists announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023

THE finalists have been announced for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023. The winners of all seven categories will be announced on 11 May on...

New online tool aims to help designers ‘rethink’ packaging

OVER 40 designers, scientists, and business leaders are championing PlasticFree - a new online tool for materials and systems solutions. Powered by A Plastic Planet,...

OPRL urges members to be ‘loud and proud’ about labelling refillable packaging

OPRL is marking World Refill Day (June 16) by urging its 650 members to be 'loud and proud' about labelling refillable packaging to help...

Domino secures silver EcoVadis rating following CSR improvements

DOMINO Printing Sciences has achieved a silver EcoVadis rating, putting the coding and marking specialist in the top 25% of all companies assessed. EcoVadis provides...
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...

Pancake Day plastic packaging takes a battering at Sainsbury’s

SAINSBURY'S has announced that it has reduced plastic packaging in its Pancake Day range by 86%. It comes as the supermarket introduces new widely-recycled pancake...
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Mixed response to Scottish Parliament’s DRS approval

THE news that the Scottish Parliament has voted in favour of regulations for a deposit return scheme (DRS) has been met with a mixed...