20p deposit for Scotland’s bottle return scheme
THE Scottish Government has outlined plans for the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS), which is set to include aluminium and steel cans, as well...
Used jeans transformed into paper for packaging
PAPERMAKER James Cropper is giving used jeans a new lease of life as paper for packaging with its new Rydal Apparel range.
The firm...
Finalists announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023
THE finalists have been announced for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023.
The winners of all seven categories will be announced on 11 May on...
Label verification system helps reduce waste
DIMACO has revealed its Veri-PACK label verification equipment is helping food manufacturers reduce waste and improve their carbon footprint by ensuring labels are ‘correct,...
Scottish firm looks to slam lid on food waste
A Scottish packaging business is on a mission to tackle food waste after winning a sustainability award and linking up with manufacturers around Europe.
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Survey finds Brits value price over sustainability
A survey has found that price, convenience and branding remain more important than sustainability to UK shoppers.
Beyond the Box, the sustainable packaging campaign, was...
Costa Coffee and Podback trial in-store coffee pod recycling initiative
COSTA Coffee has launched a new trial collaboration with Podback, a UK-wide coffee pod recycling service, to offer coffee pod recycling in 142 stores...
UK Vaping Industry Association looks to tackle throwaway behaviours
THE UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has announced that it is launching new initiatives in a bid to address the throwaway behaviours of some...
Business warns of potential shortages of recycled content pallet wrap
LINDUM Packaging has warned businesses to order recycled content pallet wrap now or risk facing shortages ahead of the introduction of the plastics tax.
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Waitrose to trial using household recycling materials to make ready meal trays
WAITROSE is to trial a process which it said will ensure its plastic trays used for own-brand ready meals will be made using materials...
