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 -...
RECOUP Conference

RECOUP conference explores challenges and opportunities around plastic circularity

THE challenges and opportunities around plastic circularity were high on the agenda at the recent RECOUP Conference. Opening the event, Jeremy Blake of PackUK described...

Waitrose removes ‘unnecessary’ packaging from Easter range

WAITROSE has announced that it won't be using plastic trays or windows on 'nearly all' of its Easter confectionary offering this year. The supermarket revealed...

Skincare brand and TerraCycle team up on sustainability initiative

CLINICAL skincare brand Murad has teamed up with recycling specialist TerraCycle to help divert plastic waste from landfills while turning it into new recycled...

Cans help boost drink producer’s sustainability ethos

BALL Corporation has announced it has created cans for Ölgerðin's AVA fruit water brand in response to the growing popularity of cans in the Icelandic market. With...

Aztec Label invests in largest LED UV drying system to date

AZTEC Label has invested in its largest LED UV drying system as it continues to transition its entire facility to the technology by the...

Packaging firm launches new solution made from agricultural waste

TEST Valley Packaging has revealed it is working in partnership with envoPAP to introduce a new material made from agricultural waste to its packaging...

Grangemouth site to play key role in project to deliver food-grade recycled polypropylene

INEOS Olefins & Polymers has joined the NEXTLOOPP project, designed to create circular food-grade recycled polypropylene from Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) packaging. The two-year project...

Recycling tech specialist bolsters senior team

RECYCLING technology specialist Polytag has announced two senior appointments following a year where the business has grown by 50%. Virlina Choquette, head of client experience...
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Mondi develops ‘lighter and more sustainable’ packaging solution for bananas

MONDI has announced the development of a lighter and more sustainable packaging solution for banana boxes. The project began during a customer visit in Latin...