Snack brand goes nuts for recyclable wrapper
SNACK brand Awfully Posh has re-launched its peanut range in a 100% recyclable wrapper made from paper, replacing conventional nut packaging made from polypropylene.
The...
Marine plastic pollution could be detected from space
RESEARCHERS at the University of the Highlands and Islands are to study whether thermal imaging cameras can be used to help detect marine plastic...
New toolkit launched to encourage returnable packaging schemes
ENVIRONMENT charity PECT and RECOUP have launched the PECT Bring it Back Toolkit, designed to help address single-use packaging issues.
The toolkit encourages and helps...
UK Government considers ban on oxo-degradable plastics
A ban on oxo-degradable plastics may be introduced by the UK Government, following a public consultation.
Oxo-degradable plastics are conventional polymers with added chemicals, which...
Plastics recycling value chain gets set to make tracks for Amsterdam
FINAL preparations are underway for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which takes place at the RAI Amsterdam from April 1-2.
The exhibition and conference is...
New partnership vows to deliver ‘unique’ food packaging solutions
SUSTAINABLE packaging provider Xact Prepack has announced a partnership with plastic packaging manufacturer Termoformas.
The collaboration brings a range of plastic punnets and trays to...
Plastic off-cuts transformed into water purification items
BERRY Superfos has revealed plastic off-cuts from its packaging manufacturing which can’t be reused on site are being turned into useful items including components...
Whisky brand unveils ‘eye-catching’ packaging revamp
FALCONER has produced 'distinctive' secondary packaging for Scotch whisky brand Murray McDavid.
The 'eye-catching' design of the packaging retains the six core colours of the...
Metsä Board publishes roadmaps on climate change and water use targets
NEW detailed roadmaps have been published by Metsä Board to help visualise the measures it will take to achieve 2030 targets regarding climate change...
Latest AI solutions in the spotlight at Plastics Recycling Show Europe
ORGANISERS of this year's Plastics Recycling Show Europe have revealed that Artificial Intelligence will take centre stage at the event, which returns to RAI...
