Papermaker confirms ‘world first’ innovation to transform polycotton waste into paper
JAMES Cropper has announced it has devised a 'revolutionary process' that makes it possible to recover and use cotton fibres from the UK’s polycotton...
Glass packaging firm replaces diesel forklifts with electric models
ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) has announced that four new electric forklift trucks have replaced diesel forklifts at the AGP – Europe facility in Bad...
‘Breakthrough’ tape solution launched for e-commerce market
ESSENTRA Tapes has launched its new paper-based tear tape - Rippatape Halo - under its ECO Range of solutions.
The 'breakthrough solution' aims to help...
Asda attracts big name to refill trial
COCA-COLA is to launch a reverse vending machine in Asda's flagship sustainability store in Leeds.
It comes as part of the supermarket's trial of refill...
Businesses warned not to take potential PPT penalties lightly
ECOVERITAS has warned that any future changes to the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) must not solely be about boosting the treasury's coffers.
The PPT, introduced...
New concept simplifies e-commerce packaging through laser marking
MONDI has unveiled a concept that combines a corrugated outer box with recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging.
Designed for e-commerce and bag-in-box applications, the solution can...
New coalition calls on UN to recognise natural polymer materials
A coalition of packaging companies is calling on UN treaty makers to recognise natural polymer materials as a key tool in the 'fight against...
Mondelēz International completes landmark European bakery sustainable packaging project
Mondelēz International has completed the replacement of rigid PET plastic trays with FSC-certified paper trays across its flagship European cookies range.
The transition spans more...
Chilled approach boosts recyclable pack goals for Sorbafreeze
SORBAFREEZE, the Glenrothes-based chilled packaging division of the Pitreavie Group, has developed a new temperature controlled packaging range that can be fully kerbside recycled.
Kerbcool...
Binary labelling system aims to provide clarity over recycling
OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the launch of a new binary labelling system, which will be rolled out in the New Year.
The organisation...
