Poll shows support for banning single-use plastic coffee cup lids

A new survey has found that 73% of respondents would like to see the 'immediate banning' of single-use plastic coffee cup lids in the...

Mespack and Amcor launch a recycle-ready two litre stand-up pouch

MESPACK and Amcor have announced the successful development of a recycle-ready 2L stand-up pouch specifically designed for home care products like soaps, cleaners, and...

Islanders asked to give their views on Scotland’s impending deposit return scheme

  ZERO Waste Scotland has invited residents of Scottish islands to have their say on the country’s impending deposit return scheme (DRS) in a webinar...

Heriot-Watt University creates lateral flow tests using waste plastics

ACADEMICS at Heriot-Watt University have used discarded chewing gum and other waste plastics to produce prototype lateral flow tests. The aim is to cut medical...
The Pallet LOOP green pallets

Team behind pallet reuse initiative hails collection rates

THE Pallet LOOP – the pallet reuse scheme for the UK construction sector – has announced its green pallets are now being used to...
YUGEN kombucha cans

Having a Ball: fermented tea drink brand opts for cans

BELGIAN start-up business Yugen has collaborated with Ball Corporation on a project to launch the first kombucha in printed cans on the European market

New paperboard food box with integrated cutlery introduced

CALIFORNIA-based EcoTensil has announced the launch of a new paperboard utensil built into an EcoFoodBox for plastic-free foodservice in Europe. The firm revealed it has...
Amcor's Winterbourne site

Amcor’s Winterbourne site celebrates sustainability certification

AMCOR'S Winterbourne site has achieved ISCC+ certification, aligned with the packaging specialist's pledge to develop all of its products to be recyclable, reusable or...
Wind farm

Packaging firm ramps up sustainable credentials with green energy commitment

FOOD packaging specialist Faerch has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Eurowind Energy, which will supply the business with 70,000 MWh of...
Steve Claus

Trade body confirms new steel packaging recycling record in Europe

Steel for Packaging Europe, formerly known as APEAL, has confirmed a new record recycling rate for steel packaging, following the harmonised method for calculating...