PP-based mono-material gives Mondi another slice of sustainable packaging

MONDI has collaborated with Scan Sverige to create a polypropylene (PP) based mono-material packaging, that is designed for recycling. Scan Sverige has over a century of...
COtooCLEAN technology

‘First of its kind’ plant marks progress in food-grade recycling ambitions

THE COtooCLEAN demonstration plant developed by Nextek and Coveris, and supported by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, is now fully operational at Coveris’...
Wastewater treatment facility

Packaging manufacturer invests in wastewater treatment facility

PACKAGING manufacturer GWP Group has invested in a new wastewater treatment facility at its Cricklade production site. The equipment, supplied by CTECH Europe in conjunction...

New multi-pack solution helps brands get to grips with sustainable demands

VPK Group has launched a corrugated alternative to shrink wrap for the multi-packing of a wide range of bottles called ECOGRIP. The product has been designed...

Sun Chemical receives silver sustainability rating

PACKAGING solutions producer Sun Chemical has received a silver rating for its sustainability efforts across all business units and regions from EcoVadis. The rating places...

Tesco soft plastics to be recycled into garden furniture for NHS

SOFT plastics dropped off by customers at Tesco stores will be transformed into outdoor furniture and garden equipment for NHS health centres thanks to...

Veolia teams up with Ecoveritas to provide UK packaging compliance support

ENVIRONMENTAL solutions company Veolia has announced a new alliance with packaging data specialist Ecoveritas to integrate data solutions into an ‘all-in-one’ compliance scheme designed...

Industry experts to explore latest plastics recycling trends at PRSE

DUTCH environment minister Vivianne Heijnen has been announced as the keynote speaker for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe’s conference, taking place at RAI Amsterdam,...

Persil moves to fully recyclable bottles

UNILEVER has announced that its Persil range of laundry detergent will be packaged in 50% post-consumer recycled plastic. The firm confirmed that the packaging is...

Label verification system helps reduce waste

DIMACO has revealed its Veri-PACK label verification equipment is helping food manufacturers reduce waste and improve their carbon footprint by ensuring labels are ‘correct,...