Craft brewery opts for new cardboard carriers
THE new WaveGrip cardboard carrier from Berry Global has been selected by the second largest craft brewery in Norway to provide a ring carrier solution...
Industry collaboration is vital in development of PRN reforms
The Government has published its response to the PRN consultation, giving an indication of how the system will change when EPR starts in 2024....
Fibre innovator earns top sustainability accolade
BEAULIEU Fibres has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company among the top 1% of businesses assessed worldwide.
The supplier of polyolefin and...
Berry launches new sip lids for reusable cup range
BERRY Global has launched a multi-purpose sip lid to complement the company’s Reusable Cup range and meet demands for alternatives to single-use plastics.
Part of...
A touch of glass: manufacturers rise to sustainability challenges
REUSABILITY, optimal weight, and increased recycled content are among the trends currently shaping the drinks packaging segment of the market.
Tim Croxson, CEO of glass...
Alupro appoints sustainability and public affairs manager
ALUPRO, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has appointed Tom Giddings as sustainability and public affairs manager.
He joins from packaging giant DS Smith and will work closely...
Trade body warns ‘latte levy’ will disproportionally impact lower-income consumers
A trade body has warned that there is 'inadequate' evidence to show that the Scottish Government's proposed tax on single-use cups will meet the...
McDonald’s to change ‘famous’ plastic McFlurry spoons to paper
MCDONALD'S is to roll out McFlurry spoons made from a sustainable, paper-based material.
It comes as the fast food chain replaces all its plastic cutlery...
Compostable packaging coalition to launch after securing £1.2m UKRI funding
COMPOSTABLE Coalition UK: Closing the loop for compostable packaging, a 10-partner coalition of industry, academia and infrastructure associations, is set to launch with £1.2...
Survey highlights concerns around supply chain sustainability
NEW research has revealed 83% of packaging professionals think their company's supply chain is either not as sustainable as it could be or not...



















