Flexible packaging firm calls for ‘bolder’ investment in recycling infrastructure
ECO Flexibles has voiced its support to the latest statement from the British Plastics Federation (BPF) regarding the importance of recycling infrastructure investment.
Responding to...
Glass sector warns of ‘seasonal overloads’ if material is part of DRS
WASTE sector specialists have warned of the potential for 'seasonal overloads' if glass bottles are included in Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Facilities for returning...
Vanden Recycling to offer free polymer analysis reports
VANDEN Recycling will offer free polymer analysis reports to manufacturers and recyclers next month.
Delivered through Vanden’s technical labs in the UK, Turkey, and Australia,...
Asda boosts own-brand packaging recyclability to 97.5%
ASDA has increased the proportion of its own-brand packaging that can be recycled to 97.5%, it has revealed in its fifth environmental, social, and...
Fully recyclable paperboard cup lid set for take-off
THE Paper Lid Company and Metsä Board have announced the introduction of a fully recyclable paperboard lid for takeaway drink cups.
The lid, made from...
Time to take a leaf out of nature’s book
By Winfried Muehling, general manager, Pro Carton
AGAINST the backdrop of COP26 earlier this month, the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) has never been...
Plastic packaging milestone for Cadbury Mini Eggs
MONDELĒZ International has reached a milestone in its sustainable packaging journey with its Cadbury Mini Eggs.
For Easter 2026, the 31.9g, 74g, and 256g Cadbury...
Packaging manufacturer launches second recycling facility
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has opened a second recycling facility.
ReCover, the firm's new recycling business segment, is dedicated to closing the loop and keeping plastic...
Recyclable water bottles earn award recognition
LOFOTEN Arctic Water, described as a natural premium water from Norway's Lofoten Islands, is launching in a new range of 'infinitely recyclable' aluminium bottles...
Venting gives container lightweighting a helping hand
The pressure to reduce packaging waste is leading many producers to remove excess material from their containers. However, this is triggering an unwanted side...
