UK Government ‘plans to extend’ single-use plastic ban
THE UK Government has launched a consultation on banning a number of single-use plastics.
It follows the Scottish Government's announcement recently that it is to...
Recyclable cups hit the right note with music festival fans
A recyclable festival cup, which was introduced one year ago to help meet circular event goals in Denmark, has been hailed a success.
At Smukfest...
Crisp packets added to in-store recycling labelling
OPRL has announced it is adding crisp packets and metallised snack and chocolate wrappers to its in-store recycling labelling.
The move builds on earlier announcements...
Waitrose becomes latest retailer to use Prevented Ocean Plastic
WAITROSE has announced it is to use Prevented Ocean Plastic packaging across 71 of its own-label products.
The packaging is produced by Sharpak, with Bantam...
Isle of Harris Distillery launches refill service
THE Isle of Harris Gin Distillery has launched a refill service to allow customers the option of reusing their award-winning gin bottle.
The initiative has...
Entries sought for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022
ENTRIES are now being sought for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022.
Nominations are open in seven categories with brand owners, plastic product manufacturers, retailers,...
Smurfit Kappa hails Vitop tap milestone
SMURFIT Kappa has confirmed that volumes of its Vitop tap have passed the five billion mark.
The Vitop tap forms part of the firm's bag-in-box range,...
Smurfit Westrock confirms new sustainability targets
SMURFIT Westrock has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining new targets, the progress made to date, and the role of paper-based packaging in supporting...
North Coast 500 set for new reusable cup scheme
A survey has been launched to aid the development of an 'innovative' new large-scale reusable cup scheme in the Highlands' North Coast 500 route.
NorthCoast...
Presentations will highlight importance of plastics in sustainability strategies
THE role of plastics in helping to drive net zero and circular economy ambitions will be highlighted by two presentations from Berry Global Flexibles...
