Packaging waste

Partnership provides open standard solution for recycling and traceability

PELLENC ST, a specialist in the design and manufacturing of intelligent sorting and quality control solutions for the waste and recycling industry, and Polytag,...

Flexible pack specialist highlights importance of lightweight solutions

ECO Flexibles believes packaging weight will become one of the 'leading reasons' why brands switch to monopolymers. The flexible packaging business helps brands, packers and...

New collaboration to bring paper-packed dry rice to UK market

MONDI is bringing paper-packed dry rice to the UK market after partnering with award-winning rice supplier, Veetee. Veetee’s new rice packaging has been created using...
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‘Rising Star’ joins Frugalpac to help drive sales growth

FRUGALPAC, the manufacturer of a recyclable coffee cup made from recycled paper, is stepping up growth plans with the appointment if a new sales manager

Kellogg’s launches ‘important’ Corn Flakes packaging trial

KELLOGG'S is to trial a fully paper-based liner in its Corn Flakes range to help shape its future packaging plans. Launched in partnership with Tesco,...

Heineken uses virtual technology to install ‘game-changing’ packaging system

HEINEKEN is to launch a new cardboard topper to replace plastic rings on its Foster's and Kronenbourg 1664 packs of beer. The move comes following...

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%...

Full conference programme announced for upcoming PRSE event

ORGANISERS of next month's Plastics Recycling Show Europe have published the full conference programme for the two-day exhibition. The event, at RAI Amsterdam, will include...

The Fibre Bottle offers ‘tangible’ alternative to plastic

CULLEN Eco-Friendly Packaging used the recent Packaging Innovations exhibition in Birmingham to launch The Fibre Bottle, described as a lightweight bottle suitable for dry...

DRS’ material specification requirements published

THE organisation delivering the deposit return scheme (DRS) across Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland has published its material specification for drinks containers included in the scheme.  Designed to support...