Leeds packaging firm celebrates 85th birthday with new innovation
A Leeds-based printed packaging manufacturer has celebrated its 85th year in operation by launching what it says is the first UK plastic-free blister pack.
The...
Morrisons launches concept store featuring its ‘widest range’ of plastic-free products
MORRISONS has launched a lower environmental impact store with the potential for its initiatives and designs to be rolled out nationwide.
Launched in Little Clacton,...
James Cropper takes steps to navigate ‘complex’ regulatory requirements
JAMES Cropper has teamed up with Osapiens to ensure compliance with the evolving requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
With operations in more...
Companies urged to check PPT obligations following Autumn Statement
ENVIRONMENTAL compliance specialist Ecoveritas is warning firms to double check their plastic packaging tax (PPT) obligations after chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed the levy would...
Carbon-neutral packaging printing press from Heidelberg
Heidelberg has been helping its own customers make their production and business operations as climate neutral as possible. Harald Woerner, Product Manager Environment & Sustainability at Heidelberg, talks about strategy, measures, and successes.
‘Breakthrough’ innovation tipped to transform mechanical recycling of flexible films
SUSTAINABILITY tech specialist Nextek and flexible packaging business Coveris have teamed up to boost the mechanical recycling of flexible films with a 'breakthrough' innovation...
DS Smith marks key sustainability milestone
DS Smith has announced it has replaced more than one billion pieces of plastic, 16 months ahead of its 2025 target.
As of May 2024,...
Sustainable sleeve innovation earns environmental award recognition
A 300g cup solution manufactured by Berry Global for Norwegian dairy company TINE’s Romme brand, has been awarded the AWA (Alexander Watson Associates) International...
Aquapak appoints sustainability specialist to advisory board
AQUAPAK Polymers has appointed sustainability and circular economy specialist Debbie Luffman to its advisory board.
Debbie has over 20 years’ experience of working in fashion,...
Lockdown drives spike in aluminium packaging recycling rates
NEW figures released by the Environment Agency showed that 17,066 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling in May – an increase of...



















