Aluminium packaging specialist sets out new sustainability goals

BALL Corporation has announced new sustainability goals. The firm said the move is focused on 'enhancing product stewardship and social impact' to create value...

Ocado customers to trial digital deposit return scheme

POLYTAG, Ocado Retail, and Bower are to trial the viability of a digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) in what they say is a 'world...

Project Waterfall cups set to help coffee growing communities

TO mark UK Coffee Week (Oct 19-25), outlets are being encouraged to buy a cup made from recycled paper to help support coffee growing communities. Frugalpac, who...

Packaging revamp helps Raven to soar

TWO Scottish sisters who turned to creating skincare products as a positive outlet following the passing of their mother are set to have their...

Pollard makes the list with sustainability solution

RIGID box manufacturer Pollard Group has created a ‘sustainability checklist’ in a bid to help customers maximise the sustainability benefits of their packaging solutions. The...

Quality Street to move to paper wrappers in ‘major’ packaging innovation

NESTLÉ has announced what it says is 'industry-leading' packaging innovations for its Quality Street and KitKat brands. It will see Quality Street move to recyclable...
Steve Claus, secretary general of Steel for Packaging Europe

Steel packaging body to publish recycling status report in landmark year

STEEL for Packaging Europe will mark the organisation's 40th anniversary this year with a series of events. At the heart of the programme will be...

OPRL welcomes new chair as founder stands down

RECYCLING labelling specialist OPRL has appointed Dr Stewart Davies as its new chair. Dr Davies is an experienced non-executive director and chair of public bodies,...

Ball Beverage Packaging and Coca-Cola begin HVO fuel trial in the UK

BALL Beverage Packaging and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) are undertaking a trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) part-fuelled vehicles. A 12-month trial is underway, which...

OPRL MD to head EPR scheme

OPRL managing director Dr Margaret Bates has been appointed head for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) for Packaging scheme administrator. She will take up...