UK Packaging PRO to lead packaging recycling scheme
UK Packaging PRO has been appointed by PackUK as the national Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for the UK’s packaging recycling scheme, Extended Producer Responsibility...
New paper cutlery range is ‘remarkable innovation’
FOOD packaging manufacturer Sabert has announced the launch of a new range of recyclable paper cutlery, made from FSC-certified paper.
The products are made from...
Biffa purchases new Scottish facility ahead of DRS introduction
BIFFA has completed a £10 million deal to acquire Scotland's only post-consumer plastics recycling facility (PRF).
Located in Grangemouth, the facility was previously owned by...
Sustainability to be key focus at Interplas 2021
ORGANISERS of this year’s Interplas exhibition and conference in Birmingham have revealed that sustainability will be ‘top of the agenda’.
More than 50 sessions will explore...
Wafer packaging solution brings bucketloads of benefits
A change of format for family-size packs of ice cream wafers from standard printed carton boxes to plastic buckets is said to be delivering...
BPF responds to PM’s comments on plastics recycling
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has responded to comments made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson that recycling plastic materials 'doesn't work'.
The BBC reported that...
Low-carbon aluminium product launches for wine and spirits brands
AMCOR Capsules and Aludium have teamed up on a project to produce a low-carbon aluminium product for use in screw caps.
The new technology is...
New recycling scheme for food storage containers and reusable plastic water bottles launched
A free recycling programme for any brand of food storage containers and reusable plastic water bottles has been launched.
Designed to allow households to recycle...
Valpak earns rare EcoVadis Platinum status
THE UK’s largest compliance scheme, Valpak by Reconomy, has announced it has earned a rare Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis - awarded to only 1%...
New ‘reduced plastic’ cheese packs help support retailer’s sustainable goals
COVERIS has unveiled a new range of 'reduced plastic' pouches for Iceland’s grated cheese.
Moving from a former mixed nylon laminate to a fully recyclable...
