Poll finds strong reliance on manual data collection among packaging leaders
NEW research has revealed that 73% of packaging and retail leaders are still collecting data on sustainable packaging manually.
The findings were revealed in a...
New M&S men’s clothing packaging set to make ‘huge difference’
MARKS & Spencer (M&S) has unveiled new paper packaging across its Men's Essentials clothing range in a move expected to cut almost 5.5 million...
Metsä Board publishes roadmaps on climate change and water use targets
NEW detailed roadmaps have been published by Metsä Board to help visualise the measures it will take to achieve 2030 targets regarding climate change...
Collaboration results in ‘never-before-seen’ packaging lifecycle data for UK retailers
RECYCLING technology specialist Polytag and waste management company Biffa have teamed up with retailers Ocado Retail, Co-op, and Aldi to provide them with 'never-before-seen'...
Certification agency welcomes impending UK plastic packaging tax
BUREAU Veritas has welcomed the impending new UK plastics packaging tax, which will see manufacturers and importers whose products have less than 30% recyclable...
Xampla shortlisted for Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize
XAMPLA, a creator of natural alternatives to single-use plastic, has been announced as a finalist for the Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize.
Senior figures from...
New coalition calls on UN to recognise natural polymer materials
A coalition of packaging companies is calling on UN treaty makers to recognise natural polymer materials as a key tool in the 'fight against...
Syensqo announces PVDC mechanical recycling ‘breakthrough’
SYENSQO, a provider of materials and chemical solutions, has announced the successful completion of an ambitious recycling initiative.
The firm said trials have proven that...
Report highlights benefits of improved kerbside collection over DRS for glass packs
A new report from the consulting team at Valpak for British Glass has highlighted the benefits of glass packaging being collected and recycled through...
New net-zero Highland distillery to feature integrated bottling facilities
A project to build a new net-zero distillery with integrated bottling facilities has has secured up to £1.57 million in funding from Highlands and Islands...
