Polytag and DDRS Alliance to partner in digital DRS push

POLYTAG and DDRS Alliance have announced a collaboration to accelerate the development and adoption of digital DRS in the UK. The two organisations have pledged...

Specialist papermaker helps create plastic-free poppy

PAPERMAKER James Cropper has helped create the Royal British Legion’s new plastic-free poppy. Made entirely from paper, the poppy is said to reduce carbon emissions...

DS Smith outlines plans to ‘accelerate’ carbon reduction goals

DS Smith has confirmed the company's commitment to align its global operations to a 1.5°C scenario as set out in the Paris Climate Agreement. The...
Reverse Vending Machines at University of Strathclyde

Campaign highlights key factors impacting recycling in Scotland

A series of interventions at the University of Strathclyde have highlighted factors that could significantly improve recycling on-the-go across Scotland. Led by charity Keep Scotland...
UK Household Plastic Packaging Collection Survey

Research reveals ‘monumental’ scale of plastic packaging collection challenge

PLASTIC resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has published its annual UK Household Plastic Packaging Collection Survey, which has outlined the 'monumental' scale of...
Winfried Muehling

Latest Pro Carton research highlights shift in consumer concerns

NEW research from Pro Carton has found that 66% of Europeans now cite the cost of living as their top factor influencing consumer behaviour,...

Decision to retain current labels under EPR ‘reassuring’ says OPRL

OPRL (On-Packaging Recycling Label) has welcomed the UK Government's announcement of plans for labelling under EPR for packaging, saying the decision to adopt the recycling...

Smurfit Kappa increases environmental ambitions

SMURFIT Kappa has launched new targets to further reduce its fossil CO2 emissions, including a goal to reach at least net zero emissions by...
Steel for Packaging Europe

APEAL rebrands as Steel for Packaging Europe

STEEL for Packaging Europe has been announced as the new name for APEAL (The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging), complete with...

TIPA launches home compostable label for fresh produce

TIPA Compostable Packaging, together with its European subsidiary Bio4Pack, has launched a new certified home compostable label for fresh produce. The firm explained that produce...