Arjowiggins confirms DIGIPEEL production will move to Scottish mill
ARJOWIGGINS has announced that production of its DIGIPEEL transfer paper will recommence at the manufacturer's mill in Stoneywood, near Aberdeen, after the business moved manufacturing...
L’Oréal to release ‘first paper-like’ cosmetic tube
L’ORÉAL and Albéa have partnered to invent what they say is the first carton-based cosmetic tube.
The innovation sees the traditionally plastic parts of the...
BPF announces major branding change
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has unveiled a new logo alongside a refreshed website.
The organisation said the new logo reflects the BPF’s focus on...
New resealable pack “ideal” for recycling
FLEXIBLE packaging provider Parkside is supporting food company Quorn with the production of a new resealable pack for its meat-free products.
Parkside has developed a...
Packaging firm launches new solution made from agricultural waste
TEST Valley Packaging has revealed it is working in partnership with envoPAP to introduce a new material made from agricultural waste to its packaging...
Packaging firm urges government support to help manufacturers switch to renewable energy
LVF Packaging has called on the UK Government to incentivise manufacturers and other high energy users to switch to renewable forms of energy.
The Leeds-based...
New Valpak service aims to help businesses prepare for PPWR
COMPLIANCE scheme Valpak by Reconomy has announced the launch of a tailored service to prepare businesses for the EU's new Packaging and Packaging Waste...
Consultation period on proposed legislation in Scotland’s circular economy bill launched
THE Scottish Government has launched a six-week consultation period which will explore how the country can reach its goal of becoming a circular economy.
The...
The war on plastic: be careful what you wish for
AMID the current furore over plastic packaging, a number of industry stakeholders have started to warn of potential “serious environmental consequences” of switching all...
Smurfit Kappa staff support global sustainability event
MORE than 8,000 Smurfit Kappa employees marked World Cleanup Day on September 21
