New ‘luxury’ textile bag made from recycled bottles to launch
A new 'luxury' textile bag made from recycled plastic bottles is set to be launched by The Spearhead Group.
The bag is made by a...
Hydropac ramps up sustainability credentials with new logistics partnership
HYDROPAC, a manufacturer of temperature-controlled packaging, has announced a new partnership with Mobile People.Powered.Logistics, a carbon-neutral haulage and logistics provider.
The collaboration has been described...
Ardagh and Absolut Vodka team up for hydrogen-fired glass furnace pilot
ARDAGH Group has revealed that its latest collaboration with Absolut Vodka will enable the spirits brand to become the first to move to a...
Celebration to show off new rPET foodservice packs
CELEBRATION Packaging is set to launch a new range of recyclable packaging products made from recycled PET plastic.
The firm will be unveiling the products...
Heriot-Watt University creates lateral flow tests using waste plastics
ACADEMICS at Heriot-Watt University have used discarded chewing gum and other waste plastics to produce prototype lateral flow tests.
The aim is to cut medical...
96% of Asda’s own-brand packaging now recyclable
ASDA has published its 2023 Brighter Living Report which has revealed that 96% of its own-brand packaging is now recyclable as it targets 100%...
Industry collaboration is vital in development of PRN reforms
The Government has published its response to the PRN consultation, giving an indication of how the system will change when EPR starts in 2024....
Macfarlane charges ahead with carbon strategy after investing in EV fleet
MACFARLANE Packaging has purchased five new electric vehicles for its commercial delivery fleet as part of the company's carbon reduction plans.
The haul comprises one...
The necessary shift within sustainable packaging
Although the public has widely supported the switch to sustainable forms of pack materials, more adoption of appropriate machinery is required to allow greater...
Compostable packaging producer extends geographical reach
COMPOSTABLE packaging producer TIPA is expanding into the Italian market in a bid to capitalise on the growing demand within the country for sustainable alternatives.Â
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