Transcend Packaging expands paper straw production to Italy
UK-based sustainable packaging specialist, Transcend Packaging, has announced it is expanding into Italy with an additional production facility, dedicated to producing paper straws.
The factory...
Sainsbury’s makes its biggest ever single plastics removal
SAINSBURY'S is to switch its own-brand mushroom punnets from plastic to cardboard in a move which it says will save over 775 tonnes of...
Mondi introduces new kraft paper solution for industrial and consumer packs
MONDI has introduced Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible, a new kraft paper described as combining 'exceptional strength, extensibility, high puncture resistance and a smooth...
New College Lanarkshire to trial reverse vending machines ahead of DRS launch
STUDENTS at New College Lanarkshire are to trial reverse vending machines ahead of Scotland's impending deposit return scheme (DRS).
The trial - at the Motherwell,...
Inflatable packaging solution launched for lower-volume businesses
A new inflatable packaging system has been launched by SEE to provide medium-throughput businesses with on-demand cushioning and wrapping containing a minimum of 30%...
Pupils make puppets from plastic bottles recovered from the River Clyde
PRIMARY school pupils from across Inverclyde have made puppets crafted from 3D-printed parts made using plastic bottles collected from the River Clyde.
The initiative came...
Smurfit Kappa staff support global sustainability event
MORE than 8,000 Smurfit Kappa employees marked World Cleanup Day on September 21
Plastic straws to be removed from Sainsbury’s own brand juice cartons
SAINSBURY'S is to remove plastic straws from its own brand range of lunchbox juice cartons in place of paper straws.
The supermarket said that the...
Reposit reusable packaging expands into new categories
REPOSIT has announced the latest expansion of its pre-filled returnable packaging scheme across the UK.
The rollout has been spearheaded by the cross-sector partnership of...
Wind deals boost beverage packaging firm’s environmental goals
BEVERAGE packaging specialist Ball Corporation has announced a strengthening of its renewable energy goals.
The firm revealed is has executed two virtual power purchase agreements...
