FPA warns of ‘widespread disregard’ for single-use plastic legislation
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has called for stronger enforcement on 'loopholes and breaches' of single-use plastic (SUP) bans.
The organisation said 'widespread disregard' for...
Recycled plastic utilised in detergent pouch
SAICA Flex has produced a detergent tablet pouch using up to 45% recycled plastic content
‘Revolutionary’ tray solutions for fresh meat to be unveiled
FiberWise, a division of Hartmann, will showcase its 'revolutionary' fibre-based tray solutions, designed to meet the demand for sustainable alternatives in the fresh meat...
Tesco cans multipack packaging
SEVERAL lines of multipacks are set to be replaced with plastic-free multibuys across all Tesco stores.
The supermarket has said that the move will eliminate...
DS Smith invests in fibre preparation line at Kemsley paper mill
DS Smith has unveiled a £48 million investment in a new fibre preparation line (F-line) at the firm's Kemsley paper mill.
Kemsley is the...
New report highlights role of collaboration in driving circular packaging progress
ALUPRO has launched its impact report for 2025, which highlights the role of collaboration in driving progress towards achieving a truly circular packaging economy.
The...
Quiz tests nation’s recycling knowledge
TO mark Recycle Week (September 21-27), Goplasticpallets.com has created a quiz to test the nation’s recycling knowledge.
Since launching its plastic pallet recycling scheme 18...
Valpak welcomes pEPR enforcement decision for producers who miss half-year deadline
THE UK’s largest compliance scheme, Valpak by Reconomy, has welcomed the Environment Agency (EA) announcement outlining its position around pEPR recyclability assessment reporting.
The EA...
Research shows strong consumer support for reusable packaging
NEW research released by environmental charity City to Sea has revealed the UK public 'overwhelmingly agree' that reusable packaging must replace single-use packaging to...
Trial will see Stirling city centre residents dispose of waste in communal bin hubs
RESIDENTS in Stirling city centre are to be asked to dispose and recycle their household waste in communal bin hubs as part of a...
