It’s time to trust the (blending) process

James Cropper’s Joanne Storey, R&D programme leader, explains why reclaimed fibre no longer compromises quality of luxury paper packaging WHILE there is no denying the...

New partnership to see Mars brands trial plant-based packaging

MARS Wrigley has announced a two year partnership with biodegradable materials manufacturer, Danimer Scientific. The collaboration will see the trial of Danimer Scientific's signature packaging,...

Reusable solutions are stacking up for Item Products

ITEM Products has revealed plans to showcase Box Latch Products’ Clip & Stack device at Packaging Innovations. Clip & Stack is said to deliver supply...
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Power Adhesives expands biodegradable hot melt range

POWER Adhesives has announced an expansion of its Tecbond biodegradable hot melt adhesive range. The firm is introducing three new grades to strengthen its offering...

Packaging giant aligns sustainability ambitions with SBT initiative

SMURFIT Kappa has revealed it has signed a commitment to align its CO2 target with the Science Based Target (SBT) initiative. The SBT is a...

‘Revolutionary’ Heineken bottle could lead to ‘radical’ change in glass manufacturing

HEINEKEN is to trial a 'revolutionary' glass bottle in the UK which it said could lead to a 'radical' reduction in the use of...

APEAL publishes new report on steel packaging recycling

THE Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has launched its new report: How to recycle steel - why steel packaging recycles forever. Alexis Van...

Glasgow school kids request meeting with city’s council on single-use plastics

SCHOOL children in Glasgow have written to the city's council requesting a meeting to advise on measures to reduce single-use plastic in their schools. It...
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DS Smith provides fibre-based solution for Danish seafood specialist

DS Smith has announced it is replacing plastic pallets for canned products with corrugated cardboard. The move is being made in collaboration with Danish-based producer...

Co-op to track how many of its plastic bottles are being recycled

CO-OP is launching a trial to uncover the number of its own-brand plastic bottles being recycled. The move comes as the retailer looks to boost...