RECOUP insights support Enviroo’s PET recycling plant
THE funding of a new PET plastic recycling plant due to be built in the north west of England has been supported by RECOUP.
The...
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Dog waste bag innovator looks to scoop up Scottish packaging partner
AN Edinburgh innovator behind an eco-friendly dog waste bag, which has already gained the support of Sir Richard Branson, is hoping the Scottish packaging...
Macfarlane reveals 32% reduction in carbon emissions over last five years
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group PLC has announced the business has reduced its overall carbon emissions by 32% over the last five years.
The figure...
Edinburgh hotel unveils bespoke staff uniforms made from recycled plastic bottles
AN Edinburgh hotel has unveiled bespoke uniforms made from recycled plastic bottles in a £60,000 investment.
Ten Hill Place Hotel, located in the capital's Old...
Klöckner Pentaplast achieves ‘world-first’ RecyClass Traceability Certification
KLÖCKNER Pentaplast (kp), a specialist in rigid and flexible packaging speciality film solutions, has received the RecyClass Traceability Certification with a module focused on...
Aldi unveils own-label aluminium wine bottle
ALDI has launched what has been described as the UK's first supermarket own-brand aluminium wine bottle.
The Costellore Pinot Grigio bottle weighs just 95g -...
Sun Chemical receives silver sustainability rating
PACKAGING solutions producer Sun Chemical has received a silver rating for its sustainability efforts across all business units and regions from EcoVadis.
The rating places...
New DRS administrator established for Scotland
A new deposit return scheme (DRS) administrator for Scotland has been established with the aim of operating the initiative, which is due to come...
Recycling scheme launched for used coffee pods
A new coffee pod recycling scheme has been launched by Nestlé and Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK.
The Podback system will allow consumers to recycle their Nespresso, Nescafé...
