Trade body warns ‘latte levy’ will disproportionally impact lower-income consumers

A trade body has warned that there is 'inadequate' evidence to show that the Scottish Government's proposed tax on single-use cups will meet the...

‘Versatile’ sauce bottle closure boasts green credentials

BERRY Global has introduced a new closure for sauces, described as a lightweight and recyclable solution that doesn't compromise on strength or durability. The closure...

Mono-material plastic pack offers fresh solution for cheese

MONDI has worked with Skånemejerier to create a mono-material polypropylene (PP) based packaging for, among others, ICA’s Hushållsost cheese. The new packaging comprises a mono-material...
PRSE conference

PRS Europe 2025 conference programme outlined

ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS Europe) have published the outline conference programme for the event, which returns to the RAI Amsterdam...
Winfried Muehling

Navigating the world of sustainable packaging

By Winfried Muehling, director of marketing and communications, Pro Carton THE UK witnesses an impressive 70% collection and recycling rate for paper and cartonboard materials...

M&S launches new recyclable tomato packaging

MARKS & Spencer has announced the launch of recyclable packaging for its British Collection vine tomatoes. The recyclable cardboard packs feature a 'small amount' of...

BPF unveils updated version of packaging design tool

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has launched the latest edition of its packaging design tool PackScore. Unveiled at Packaging Innovations, PackScore is designed to be...

PCR bottles support ethical cleaning company’s sustainability goals

BERRY Global has created a range of reusable bottles made entirely from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic for UK ethical cleaning firm The Bio-D Company. The...

‘Game-changing’ development hailed in search for sustainable coffee capsules

BERRY Global has announced a 'game-changing' development in the coffee capsule market with the launch of a capsule made from renewable sources that do...

Papermaker celebrates consecutive sustainability award wins

JAMES Cropper has again won the Sustainable Innovation Award at Paris Packaging Week for its work with champagne house Maison Perrier-Jouët. Securing its second consecutive...