Inverclyde Council raises concerns over single-use vapes
THE leader of Inverclyde Council has raised concerns over the prevalence of disposable vapes.
Councillor Stephen McCabe expressed his worries about the impact the single-use...
Just Eat to trial seaweed-lined takeaway box
JUST EAT and Notpla have partnered to launch what they say is the world’s first seaweed-lined box for the takeaway sector.
The online food order...
New mobile reverse vending machine initiative launches
A new initiative supplying return points with made in Britain reverse vending machines (RVMs) has launched.
The RVMs are tipped to be adopted by shops...
Sustainable solution launched for banana producers
SMURFIT Kappa has announced the launch of BanaBag, described as being created to address the quality assurance needed for excellent bagging during the complete growth...
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...
Angus berry supplier makes 100% recycled material punnet switch
ARBROATH-based Angus Soft Fruits has announced plans to remove over 150 tonnes of single-use plastic over the next 12 months by switching to 100%...
Coveris opens new lab to support R&D into sustainable solutions
COVERIS has opened a new film science lab at its Winsford films facility in Cheshire.
The firm said the new hub will support the 'accelerated'...
SIG maintains EcoVadis platinum sustainability status
SIG has been awarded the highest platinum sustainability status in the EcoVadis rating for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the fifth year in a...
‘Novel’ process for mixed plastic packaging recycling to be developed
THE University of Birmingham has licensed rights to a 'supercritical' water technology to sustainable engineering firm, Stropford, which will see the development of a...
Entries sought for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023
NOMINATIONS are now being sought for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023.
Brand owners, manufacturers, retailers, product designers, packaging producers and designers, raw material suppliers,...
