Smurfit Kappa invests €27 million in paper mill sustainability initiative

SMURFIT Kappa has announced a €27 million investment in a new waste management and recovery facility at its Nervión paper mill in Iurreta, Spain. The...
OPRL Recycle label on jar

Increasing participation through effective labels

Mandatory recycling labelling is on hold, but there is no time for complacency. Jude Allan, interim managing director at OPRL, explains what steps brands...

Full steam ahead for paper mill’s emissions reduction project

SMURFIT Kappa has revealed its Roermond Paper Mill’s integrated steam system reduced its CO2 footprint by a further 3% last year. The steam project is...

Recyclable butter wrap wins top innovation accolade

WIPAK UK is celebrating after its recyclable butter wrap was announced as the winner of the ‘Innovation in Sustainable Packaging’ category at the IDF...
Solar panels on packaging manufacturing factory

Corrugated manufacturer hails impact of solar panel installation

CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer GWP Packaging has hailed the impact of the firm's decision to install solar panels at its Cricklade site one year ago. Installed...
Student using a reverse vending machine

Scottish trial shows small financial incentive can drive surge in recycling

A trial involving Scottish-based students has revealed a surge in recycling following the introduction of a small financial incentive. Students from across the Motherwell, Coatbridge...

Packaging specialist recognised for sustainability progress

SMURFIT Kappa has been included in the FTSE4Good Index for the sixth year in a row for the firm's commitment to sustainability

Deadline deposit – Why we need a DRS that works for Scotland

By Marcel Arsand, Ball sustainability manager and chairman of The Can Makers. He is set to speak at the Designing a world leading recycling...

Compostable films offer ‘breakthrough innovation’ in packaging wet food products

TIPA has announced that successful trials of its compostable packaging will see the company’s films act as a liner for tray sealer equipment specialist...

Diageo confirms paper-based bottle trial for Baileys

DIAGEO has revealed plans to trial paper-based packaging for Baileys, the Original Irish Cream Liqueur. In partnership with PA Consulting, as part of the Bottle...