University of Edinburgh start-up earns recognition for plastic that ‘self-destructs in the sea’
UNIVERSITY of Edinburgh start-up E.V.A. Biosystems has developed a 'groundbreaking' plastic that can sense when it's in the ocean and break itself down without...
Pet store offers flexible plastic recycling solution
THE founder of the firm behind a system which will enable Pets at Home customers to have hard-to-recycle packs recycled says he hopes the...
Winners of Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 announced
WINNERS of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 have been announced during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
The seven winners are as follows:
•...
New innovation could see 100% of railway station waste diverted from landfill
NETWORK Rail is seeing the success of a partnership with The Green Block aimed at boosting station recycling rates to 95% and diverting 100% of...
Startup ‘pioneers’ honoured for packaging sustainability innovations
FIVE 'groundbreaking' fledgling businesses have been recognised for their contributions to sustainable solutions at the 2025 Packaging Startup Awards.
The awards, organised by ThePackHub and...
New egg packs offer ‘flexible cushioning’ to prevent breakages
CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Weedon PSC has created new packs designed to protect single eggs in recipe boxes.
The packaging has been developed for health-focused food...
Food firm targets new generation with sustainable noodle packaging
COLPAC has revealed details of its role in helping a food company reach a new generation of customers with a sustainable packaging solution for...
Biffa purchases new Scottish facility ahead of DRS introduction
BIFFA has completed a £10 million deal to acquire Scotland's only post-consumer plastics recycling facility (PRF).
Located in Grangemouth, the facility was previously owned by...
Antalis launches new ‘durable’ alternative to single-use mailing items
ANTALIS is adding the Paragon ecoMLR to its portfolio, described as a 'lightweight, recyclable and impact-resistant' mailer.
The new ecoMLR offers an alternative to single-use...
Businesses urged to get ready now for new tax
AHEAD of the introduction of the Plastic Packaging Tax in April 2022, Southgate Packaging is urging businesses to take the necessary steps to prepare...
