New paper cutlery range is ‘remarkable innovation’

FOOD packaging manufacturer Sabert has announced the launch of a new range of recyclable paper cutlery, made from FSC-certified paper. The products are made from...
EPR calculator

New tool helps businesses estimate packaging EPR fees

EP Group has launched a new free-to-use EPR calculator, designed to help retailers, foodservice providers and packaging specifiers estimate packaging fees under the new...
Jude Allan, OPRL

OPRL welcomes UK Packaging PRO appointment

OPRL has congratulated UK Packaging PRO on its appointment to Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for EPR for Packaging. Jude Allan, MD at OPRL, said: “We...

Supermarket joins list of retailers ditching coloured milk caps

CO-OP has become the latest retailer to commit to removing all coloured milk bottle caps from its shelf in place of clear lids. The supermarket...

Arjowiggins confirms DIGIPEEL production will move to Scottish mill

ARJOWIGGINS has announced that production of its DIGIPEEL transfer paper will recommence at the manufacturer's mill in Stoneywood, near Aberdeen, after the business moved manufacturing...

BPF announces major branding change

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has unveiled a new logo alongside a refreshed website. The organisation said the new logo reflects the BPF’s focus on...
Mary Creagh CBE MP at Amcor’s Heanor facility

UK Government minister marks advanced recycling innovation milestone

GREENBACK Recycling Technologies and Amcor recently welcomed Mary Creagh CBE MP, the UK's nature and circular economy minister, to Amcor’s Heanor facility for the...
GreenPeel fibre-based food tray

MM Packaging doubles down on food tray innovation

MM Packaging Deeside has announced it has enhanced its GreenPeel fibre-based food tray with the introduction of a new double-rim structure, which the firm...

Aldi removes plastic shrink wrap from beans range

ALDI is to remove all plastic shrink wrap from its multi-packs of Corale baked beans in a bid to reduce plastic waste. The supermarket said...

QR codes tipped to incentivise consumer recycling of water bottles

RECYCLING tech specialist Polytag has agreed a partnership with One Water that will see its unique QR codes printed onto selected products to incentivise recycling...