‘Furnace of the Future’ could herald new era in climate-neutral glass packaging
EUROPEAN glass manufacturers have collaborated on a project to build what is described as the first large scale hybrid electric furnace to run on...
Thermoformed cellulose solution proves great fit for presentation boxes
PACKAGING supplier Pusterla 1880 has announced it is extending its choice of sustainable alternatives for the internal fitments in its presentation boxes with the...
Xampla recognised in Sunday Times 100 Tech ‘Ones to Watch’ feature
MATERIALS innovation company Xampla has been named in the Sunday Times 100 Tech ‘Ones to Watch’ feature.
The recognition celebrates Britain’s fastest-growing private technology companies,...
Mondi helps deliver aluminium-free paper-based packs for major brand
UNILEVER and Mondi have teamed up to develop a new high barrier paper-based packaging material for Unilever’s Colman’s dry Meal Maker and Sauces range.
By...
Graham’s Dairy delivers milk in recyclable cartons with tethered cap solution
GRAHAM'S Dairy is poised to become the UK’s first dairy to roll out fresh milk to retailers in fully recyclable cartons using tethered caps.
The...
New recycling sorting facility to process 80% of Norway’s plastic waste
TOMRA and Plastretur have opened a new recycling sorting facility near Oslo, which will process approximately 80% of Norway’s plastic packaging waste by 2030.
Jointly...
Sustainability start-ups awarded funding to pilot innovations with Amazon
ELEVEN start-ups tackling major sustainability challenges have won funding in this year’s Amazon Sustainability Accelerator.
The organisations have been awarded the opportunity to test their...
Council announces new glass recycling system thanks to ‘impressive’ facility
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GLASS bottle and jar recycling is to move from segregated to mixed glass recycling in the Highlands.
It comes thanks to a system from The...
Why plastics are still a sweet solution
By Brian Lodge, design manager, Berry Global
PLASTICS have played an important role in the continuing development of food packaging, helping to deliver products safely,...
Macfarlane charges ahead with carbon strategy after investing in EV fleet
MACFARLANE Packaging has purchased five new electric vehicles for its commercial delivery fleet as part of the company's carbon reduction plans.
The haul comprises one...
