Binary labels are key in increasing recyling rates
THE executive director of OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has hailed the ‘amazing’ levels of innovation within the packaging industry, as businesses attempt to meet...
Syensqo announces PVDC mechanical recycling ‘breakthrough’
SYENSQO, a provider of materials and chemical solutions, has announced the successful completion of an ambitious recycling initiative.
The firm said trials have proven that...
Coveris invests further £1m in linerless labelling capabilities
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris is investing a further £1 million at its Linerless Labelling Centre of Excellence in Spalding, UK.
Part of an investment programme to...
Reuse and refill challenges and opportunities to be highlighted at London Packaging Week
SEBASTIAN Munden, chair at WRAP and former Unilever UK & Ireland CEO, will share insights on scaling reuse and refill during a panel at...
Colourant technology pioneer secures ‘transformative’ funding boost
SPARXELL, the Cambridge-based pioneer of plant-based colourant technology, has secured a €1.9 million grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC), priming the business for...
Scotland could ban single-use vapes
SINGLE-USE vapes could be banned in Scotland as part of new plans by the Scottish Government to protect public health and the environment.
The move...
Arsenal stars take on trick-shot challenge to promote aluminium recycling
ARSENAL footballers are starring in a new video series celebrating the club's partnership with recyclable aluminium packaging specialist, Ball Corporation.
Defenders Rob Holding, Nuno Tavares,...
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,...
Currys to allow customers to return TV packaging to be recycled
CURRYS PC World has launched a new scheme to allow customers to return their expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging.
It comes following a successful six-week trial...
Morrisons unveils plastic-free Christmas gift wrap and accessory range
MORRISONS has completely removed plastic packaging from its Christmas gift wrap and accessory ranges.
The supermarket said the move has removed over 3.1 tonnes of...
