Organisation warn of increase in plastic consumption should DRS include cans
A UK-wide deposit return scheme (DRS) including aluminium cans could result in an extra 823 million plastic bottles being produced, according to Alupro.
The not-for-profit...
Recyclable packaging solution reinforces circularity goals
MONDI'S latest addition to its portfolio of pre-made plastic bags is FlexiBag Reinforced: a range of mono-PE-based recyclable packaging solutions with 'improved' mechanical properties.
The...
New College Lanarkshire to trial reverse vending machines ahead of DRS launch
STUDENTS at New College Lanarkshire are to trial reverse vending machines ahead of Scotland's impending deposit return scheme (DRS).
The trial - at the Motherwell,...
Bamboo fibre cups launched for hot drinks
CELEBRATION Packaging has launched a new range of double-wall hot drink cups made from bamboo fibre.
The cups, which come under the firm's EnviroWare brand,...
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe enters PPA with Sunnic Lighthouse
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has entered a renewable electricity Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Sunnic Lighthouse GmbH and parent company, ENERPARC AG, in Germany.
The PPA...
New collaboration to bring paper-packed dry rice to UK market
MONDI is bringing paper-packed dry rice to the UK market after partnering with award-winning rice supplier, Veetee.
Veetee’s new rice packaging has been created using...
New stretch films meet Plastic Packaging Tax requirements
COVERIS has confirmed the launch of a new range of lightweight stretch films containing a minimum 30% recycled content to satisfy the requirements of...
Packaging link-up helps to send firm on its bike
A Musselburgh packaging firm has been hailed for its support in the launch of a new range of bike accessories made from repurposed whisky...
Entry deadline for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe extended
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2021 have extended the entry deadline until Friday 30 April 2021.
Product designers, design engineers, plastics processors, manufacturers,...
‘Deep collaboration’ has helped drive plastics recycling progress
Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to RAI Amsterdam from June 19-20. Billed as the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, Matt Barber, global...
