UK urged to reform composting infrastructure to meet environmental goals
BRITAIN’s ‘hotch-potch’ composting infrastructure must be reformed to help achieve ambitious environmental targets, according to compostable packaging developer TIPA.
The UK Government is set to...
Xampla’s natural polymer technology showcased on flagship BBC show
MATERIALS innovator Xampla showcased its natural polymer technology on the BBC's The One Show last night, as part of a look at how Britain’s...
Firms partner to launch ‘breakthrough’ plastic recycling process in Grangemouth
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe and Plastic Energy have announced that they are working collaboratively on a trial to convert hard to recycle plastic...
Macpac hails benefits of Sulapac thermoformable wood-polymer composite
MACPAC has announced the availability of Sulapac Flow 1.7, a thermoformable wood-polymer composite material.
Developed by Helsinki-based Sulapac Ltd, the award-winning material is produced from...
Crisp packets added to in-store recycling labelling
OPRL has announced it is adding crisp packets and metallised snack and chocolate wrappers to its in-store recycling labelling.
The move builds on earlier announcements...
Scottish Government unveils new legislation to tackle throwaway culture
THE Scottish Government has unveiled new legislation which it said will create the tools to tackle waste and increase reuse and recycling rates.
The circular...
Ardagh confirms furnace investment to reduce emissions
ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) UK has announced it is building a furnace designed to minimise greenhouse gas emissions from the glass production process.
The furnace,...
Macfarlane switches stretch wrap to 30% recycled content film
MACFARLANE Packaging has announced the firm has replaced its existing blown hand-applied stretch wrap with a film containing a minimum of 30% recycled material.
The protective...
New r-PET cups address sustainability challenges
GREINER Packaging has announced the launch of new r-PET cups for beer and other drinks.
The plastic cup is currently made from 100% recycled PET...
Entries sought for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023
NOMINATIONS are now being sought for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023.
Brand owners, manufacturers, retailers, product designers, packaging producers and designers, raw material suppliers,...
