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...
Compostable film solutions are on the table for Braun + Company
TABLE decoration product specialist Braun + Company is utilising a renewable and compostable film to protect its napkins as part of the firm's sustainability...
Scottish Government unveils new legislation to tackle throwaway culture
THE Scottish Government has unveiled new legislation which it said will create the tools to tackle waste and increase reuse and recycling rates.
The circular...
L’Oréal to release ‘first paper-like’ cosmetic tube
L’ORÉAL and Albéa have partnered to invent what they say is the first carton-based cosmetic tube.
The innovation sees the traditionally plastic parts of the...
Stage is set for Plastics Recycling Show Europe
FINAL preparations are underway for The Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference, taking place at the RAI Amsterdam from May 10-11.
Organisers are anticipating...
7UP to transition to clear bottles
7UP bottles are to transition from their existing green colour to clear PET for the first time, PepsiCo has announced.
The move comes after research...
Fibre-based solution specified for fruit and veg punnets
DS Smith and Priméale, a subsidiary of agricultural and food processing cooperative group Agrial, are collaborating to create a plastic-free punnet for the brand’s...
Xampla marks ‘major commercial advance’ following hot food box partnership
MATERIALS innovation business Xampla has marked a major milestone after Bunzl UK & Ireland added Huhtamaki’s ‘Taste’ hot food boxes with Morro Coating to...
Every day’s a school day: EPS recycler targets packaging businesses
AN EPS recycling specialist is keen to work with more packaging companies to boost Scotland’s ambitious environmental aspirations.
Volker Gruppe operates a bespoke EPS recycling...
Mondi hails early impact of new paper machine
MONDI has announced that following the launch of its €400 million paper machine at the firm's Štětà mill in the Czech Republic in December...
