Trump plastic straw move deemed a ‘devastating but unsurprising act of shortsightedness’
SIAN Sutherland, co-founder of A Plastic Planet & Plastic Health Council, has slammed President Donald Trump's plans to reverse the move to phase out...
New research shows strong support for enhanced recycling systems in Scotland
A new poll commissioned by Alupro has revealed 69% of Scots believe 'urgent' investment is needed in local authority recycling, as Scotland lags behind other...
Recyclable vending cups a ‘huge step forward’
BERRY Superfos Beverage Systems has launched vending cups made entirely of polypropylene (PP), which the firm said means they can be more easily recycled...
Drying process innovation boosts paper mill’s green credentials
SMURFIT Kappa has announced that its Townsend Hook paper mill in the UK has introduced a new drying process innovation designed to reduce energy...
Aberdeen looks to tackle litter with new colourful bins
NEW colourful bins have been unveiled in Aberdeen as part of a new initiative to encourage people not to litter.
The local authority has received...
Report warns that disposable face masks could become next ‘plastic problem’
A new report has warned that disposable face masks could become the next 'plastic problem'.
The University of Southern Denmark-led study details estimates of some...
Nestlé Waters UK and Biffa announce partnership
NESTLÉ Waters UK and sustainable waste management firm, Biffa, have announced a new partnership to help drive a circular economy for plastics in the...
Refillable milk bottles help ‘unpack complexities’
BERRY Global Group has teamed up with Abel & Cole, a specialist in sustainable food delivery, to supply bottles for its Club Zero Refillable...
Molson Coors adds support to Every Can Counts recycling programme
EVERY Can Counts, a programme deigned to encourage people to recycle their empty drink cans, has announced its latest brand partnership with Molson Coors...
kp looks to drive fresh protein market ‘further than ever before’
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has announced the relaunch of kp Elite, the company’s modified atmosphere MAP tray, manufactured from 100% rPET.
kp Elite, which integrates into...
