Packaging giant hosts event to encourage new ideas on sustainability
SMURFIT Kappa and the Plastic Soup Foundation have teamed up to promote sustainable packaging solutions.
The Plastic Soup Foundation is a Dutch organisation which campaigns...
Winners of the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging challenge announced
THE UK Government has announced the winners of the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) challenge.
The initiative awards funding to early-stage projects that could turn...
Unlocking the next era of cold chain pack solutions
Cat Mitton, customer service manager of Hydropac, a provider of temperature-controlled shipping solutions for the food, retail, pharmaceutical and biotech industries, outlines how ongoing cold...
DS Smith pilot scheme teaches youngsters about recycling
DS Smith has launched a new recycling pilot scheme designed to encourage school pupils to look after the planet.
The DS Smith Young Recyclers scheme...
NIR testing highlights factors which influence sorting flexible packaging materials
AN international collaboration to provide independent, scientific data linked to design, sortability and mechanical recyclability of flexible packaging has published its first report –...
Recycling efforts and collaboration earn Raben and Reganta 2023 RafCycle Award
UPM Raflatac has crowned Raben and Reganta as the winners of the RafCycle Award at Labelexpo Europe 2023 in Brussels.
The award was presented in...
Diageo confirms paper-based bottle trial for Baileys
DIAGEO has revealed plans to trial paper-based packaging for Baileys, the Original Irish Cream Liqueur.
In partnership with PA Consulting, as part of the Bottle...
Operator announced for Scotland and wider UK’s deposit return schemes
UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd (UK DMO) has been announced as the operator of the deposit return schemes for single-use plastic and metal drinks...
Time to take a leaf out of nature’s book
By Winfried Muehling, general manager, Pro Carton
AGAINST the backdrop of COP26 earlier this month, the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) has never been...
Antalis bags sustainability accolade
ANTALIS is celebrating after the firm secured the Sustainability Advocate Award at the Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA)’s recent Expo event and Recognition Excellence...
