Businesses urged to prepare now for DRS to go live in 2023

BIFFA is urging businesses selling drink to prepare now for the upcoming launch of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). In August 2023, Scotland will become...
Wastewater treatment facility

Packaging manufacturer invests in wastewater treatment facility

PACKAGING manufacturer GWP Group has invested in a new wastewater treatment facility at its Cricklade production site. The equipment, supplied by CTECH Europe in conjunction...

Sector urged to help drive closed loop food packaging

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a specialist in recycled content products and high-barrier protective packaging, has revealed it is celebrating the second year of its kp...
DS Smith and TPV Automotive create protection for car wheel carriers

DS Smith drives packaging innovation for heavy-duty automotive components

DS Smith has announced a new collaboration with TPV Automotive, a supplier of manufactured components to the automotive industry. The design and implementation teams at...

Aldi unveils fully recyclable hand wash packaging

ALDI has launched an own-label hand wash in fully recyclable in what it says is a UK supermarket first. The retailer has removed the glass...

Smurfit Kappa unveils ‘unique’ sustainable drinks packaging solutions

SMURFIT Kappa has launched two sustainable packaging solutions for canned and bottled beverages
ALDI aluminium wine bottle

Aldi unveils own-label aluminium wine bottle

ALDI has launched what has been described as the UK's first supermarket own-brand aluminium wine bottle. The Costellore Pinot Grigio bottle weighs just 95g -...

Trials tipped to help reduce packaging waste

THE packaging industry has been urged to keep an open mind and invest in sustainable ways to reduce materials waste, but it will be...
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Brands must act now to improve sustainability of packaging

By Teresa Del Re, NE head of marketing and innovation at DS Smith THE environmental impact of our industry has been thrust into the media...

Exhibition goes on the trail of sustainability

ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022 have announced the launch of The Sustainability Trail ahead of this year's exhibition. The new feature will highlight...