DS Smith trials range of alternative fibres to boost circular economy goals
DS Smith has revealed it is trialling new materials for its paper and packaging making process which includes straw, daisies, hemp, cocoa shells and...
UK packaging reforms ‘already having direct impact on design’
A new OPRL survey has revealed that sustainability aspirations of brands tie in with the aims of the UK packaging reforms.
57.7% of those polled...
YPS offers flexible film with ‘98% recycled content’
YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has announced it is now offering a 98% recycled content, fully recyclable PE (polyethylene) flexible film, used for shrink wrapping...
Berry confirms development of ‘game-changing’ deodorant technology
BERRY Global has announced it has developed a patented technology for the manufacture of the roll-on balls used in the production of roll-on deodorant...
Papermaker closes the loop on ‘CupCycling’ technology
James Cropper, pioneer of what has been described as the world’s first technology to 'upcycle' used coffee cups, has revealed it can now recycle...
Macfarlane Group UK awarded gold rating from EcoVadis for sustainability
MACFARLANE Group has achieved a gold rating in a sustainability survey conducted by EcoVadis.
The rating places the firm in the top 5% of companies...
Adidas launches football kit made from recycled plastic waste
ADIDAS has launched a new football kit made from recycled plastic waste collected from beaches and coastal communities.
Ipswich Town Football Club, who are managed...
Study shows impact of recyclability in purchasing decisions
NEW research from Pro Carton has revealed that 37% of European consumers have switched brands due to packaging concerns.
The 2026 European Consumer Packaging Perceptions...
Berry to highlight mechanical recycling innovation at PRSE 2O25
BERRY Global will highlight its mechanical recycling capabilities, including its award-winning CleanStream closed-loop recycling system at this year’s Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), which...
Project to reveal barriers faced by disabled people when adopting eco-friendly lifestyles
THE potential discrimination faced by disabled people and those living with long-term health conditions when trying to adopt greener lifestyles is to be explored...
