Mondi and Proquimia stand-up pouches

Paper-based stand-up pouches chosen for dishwashing tabs

MONDI has partnered with Proquimia to launch paper-based stand-up pouches for dishwashing tabs in Spain and Portugal. The flexible stand-up pouches contain 20 water soluble...

New postcode-specific tool hopes to end confusion over packaging recycling

A new initiative has been launched to help guide people on how and where their packaging can be recycled in their local area. Launched by software...
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The Can Makers launches online hub to provide ‘clarity’ on sustainability

THE Can Makers has launched a new website portal dedicated to sustainability. The UK trade body for drinks can manufacturers has described the portal as...

New study ‘dispels myth’ of recycling limits on fibre-based packaging

NEW research has shown that fibre-based packaging material – paper, board, cartonboard and folding boxes – can be recycled more than 25 times with...

Packaging giant launches funding for biodiversity projects

DS Smith has confirmed new funding is available to partnerships and charities across the UK. The packaging firm said the DS Smith Charitable Foundation is focused on...

McLaren Packaging teams up with carbon offsetting specialist on sustainability project

MCLAREN Packaging has invested in planting a second Scottish woodland, removing 6,000 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere through the duration of the project. The...
Lightweighted food jars

Lightweighted food jars offer brands flexibility

IN response to a growing trend of brands consolidating their packaging, while still demanding a premium on-shelf appearance, UK-based glass manufacturer Beatson Clark has...

‘Deep collaboration’ has helped drive plastics recycling progress

Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to RAI Amsterdam from June 19-20.  Billed as the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, Matt Barber, global...

Exhibition to host “balanced discussion” on plastic waste

THE issue of plastic waste will be addressed by packaging experts at the upcoming Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London event. Organisers have announced The...
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Valpak makes PackFlow reports available to all

VALPAK by Reconomy has announced it has made its full catalogue of PackFlow reports accessible to all, through a dedicated website: https://www.valpak.co.uk/knowledge-hub-post/packflow-2025-2/. The reports are...