Extrusion at Coveris' Winsford plant

Coveris site achieves RecyClass certifications for recycling success

PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris' Winsford plant has been awarded both the RecyClass Recycling Process Certificate and the RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certificate at Level 2. The...

Sustainability remains key priority for consumers

NEW research published by Macfarlane Packaging has highlighted that sustainability remains the key priority for consumers. Over half (55%) of respondents demanded that retailers stay focused...
Macfarlane Group

Macfarlane Group reports reduction in carbon footprint and carbon sales intensity

PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group is reporting 'good progress' against its sustainability commitments. The firm has published its Sustainability Report for 2023, which revealed a...

Sustainable challenges for closures

Darren Dodd, service and marketing director at Selig, discusses how the environmental agenda is bringing into question how beverage companies use packaging seals in...

Packaging business invests in new fibre and paper development lab

DS Smith has opened a new fibre and paper development laboratory at its Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent. The company has invested £750,000 on the...

Waitrose alters packaging on eco-friendly range

WAITROSE is relaunching its eco-friendly household cleaning range with packaging improvements which it says will save an estimated 4.1 tonnes of virgin plastic each...

Buxton joins digital deposit return scheme trial

BUXTON has joined a 'first-of-its-kind' digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) trial in South Wales. The trial will encourage those living and working in Brecon to...
Xampla's Morro Coatings products

DIC Group and Xampla introduce PFAS-free Morro Coatings to Asia

UK materials innovator Xampla has announced it is working with global chemicals manufacturer DIC Group to introduce its PFAS and plastic-free Morro Coatings to Japan...

Group warns of plans to ‘derail’ impending deposit return scheme

SCOTLAND'S impending deposit return scheme (DRS) is at risk of further delay, a campaign group has warned. Have You Got The Bottle? warned that efforts...

Bulk sales testing helps advance Mars Pet Nutrition’s sustainable packaging journey

MARS Pet Nutrition has announced it is continuing to redesign its product packaging in Europe with brands SHEBA, WHISKAS, PERFECT FIT and CATSAN, in...