Momentum grows for compostable packaging solutions
A new study revealed that 85% of Australians believe more food should be wrapped in compostable packaging as an alternative to plastic, with 44%...
20p deposit for Scotland’s bottle return scheme
THE Scottish Government has outlined plans for the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS), which is set to include aluminium and steel cans, as well...
Hunter Luxury celebrates B Corp certification
PACKAGING supplier Hunter Luxury has achieved B Corp certification, joining a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.
The...
Recycle-ready packaging is a wrap for premium cheese
AMCOR and French cheese producer Fromagerie Milleret have teamed up to create a new recycle-ready paper packaging for the company’s Le Baron Brie and...
Smurfit Kappa develops EPS frozen food packaging alternative
SMURFIT Kappa has launched a sustainable new pack which keeps frozen and chilled foods fresh throughout the supply chain.
Made from a 100% paper-based combination...
CuanTec moves into new Fife manufacturing base
CUANTEC has unveiled plans to make Fife its new centre of manufacturing after moving into a new facility in Glenrothes.
The biotech firm, which goes...
Certification confirms firm’s sustainability credentials
BERRY Global's Llantrisant factory has been awarded Valpak's Zero Waste to Landfill Certification.
The Welsh factory, which produces plastic bottles and containers, received the accreditation...
Mondi launches high-barrier paper bag for humidity-sensitive products
MONDI is launching a high-performance paper bag designed to protect humidity-sensitive goods, while reducing plastic content.
The firm's re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced solution aims to...
Faerch CPET trays awarded recyclability certification
FAERCH has announced that its CPET (Crystalline PET) dual ovenable trays have been officially recognised as fully recyclable by the German institute cyclos-HTP.
The institute...
Metal refillable water bottle launched to aid charity mission
CONSERVATION charity World Land Trust (WLT) has teamed up with the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) to launch a metal refillable water bottle.
Each bottle will be sold...
