Single-use lateral flow tests causing ‘environmental crisis’
THE widespread use of single-use lateral flow tests is creating an 'environmental crisis', researchers have warned.
A new study published in the Bulletin of the World...
Research highlights impact of recyclability in coffee purchasing decisions
AMCOR has published new research that reveals coffee capsule recyclability influences purchasing decisions for almost two-thirds of consumers.
Surveying 2,565 buyers across France, Italy, Spain...
High-speed digital printer ‘breaks new ground’ in sustainable packaging
CORRUGATED packaging specialist Weedon PSC has announced it has installed a new high-speed digital printer which 'breaks new ground' in the manufacture of environmentally-friendly...
BPF announces new chair of plastics and flexible packaging group
THE British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) plastics and flexible packaging group has appointed Ed Roberts as its new chairman.
Ed is Sealed Air’s global advocacy leader,...
New study highlights levels of confusion over packaging recycling
NEW research from Aquapak has revealed that 70% of British consumers admit they are confused by what packaging can and can’t be recycled.
Just one in...
SIG launches tethered caps for beverage cartons
SIG has revealed plans to launch tethered caps for its beverage cartons in Europe in the second half of 2021, well ahead of the...
New paper cutlery range is ‘remarkable innovation’
FOOD packaging manufacturer Sabert has announced the launch of a new range of recyclable paper cutlery, made from FSC-certified paper.
The products are made from...
Scottish ‘ingenuity’ key in Prevented Ocean Plastic success story
SCOTLAND is playing a ‘huge part’ in an innovative form of recycled packaging being found across supermarket shelves, the director of the firm behind...
Ardagh Glass Packaging pioneers hydrogen innovation
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has announced it is now producing green hydrogen for glass melting via a hydrogen electrolyser at its facility in Limmared, Sweden.
The...
Biffa completes acquisition of PET bottle manufacturer Esterform
BIFFA has completed the acquisition to merge its UK PET recycling operations with Esterform - an UK PET pre-form and bottle manufacturer.
This move has...
