It’s time to trust the (blending) process

James Cropper’s Joanne Storey, R&D programme leader, explains why reclaimed fibre no longer compromises quality of luxury paper packaging WHILE there is no denying the...
Reusable cup system in Lisbon

Lisbon makes history with city-wide reusable cup system

LISBON has become the first European capital to roll out a city-wide reusable cup system backed by a local deposit-return model. The initiative is driven...

Campaign aims to kick-start a new chapter for cartonboard

A new campaign has been launched to promote cartonboard by having the word included in dictionaries. Pro Carton introduced the campaign at Charing Cross Library in...

Manufacturer launches translucent barrier paper for packaging sector

PAPER manufacturer Arjowiggins has launched Sylvicta, described as a new sustainable alternative to plastics in packaging. Sylvicta is a translucent, functional barrier paper that Arjowiggins...

SÜDPACK report sets new goals

SÜDPACK Verpackungen has launched its second sustainability report, charting the progress the firm has made in recent years and outlining new goals the company...

UPM Raflatac cites progress towards more circular economy for plastics

UPM Raflatac has announced it has made further progress towards a more circular economy for plastics. The progress towards 2025 commitments is detailed in the...
Ardagh lightweight range of standard wine bottles.

Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe launches lightweight wine bottle range

ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has introduced a new lightweight range of standard wine bottles. Produced in Germany for the European market, the 750ml Bordeaux and Schlegel...
Shutterstock. Disposable cup

Time running out to help shape Scotland’s proposed single-use cup policy

ZERO Waste Scotland is urging any businesses and organisations keen to have a say on the Scottish Government consultation on introducing a charge on...

Lego to trial bricks made from recycled plastic bottles

LEGO has unveiled its first brick made from recycled plastic as part of its aim to make its products from sustainable materials. The new prototype,...

Sustainably packaged ‘living lettuce’ launched in Co-op stores

FRESH produce grower and supplier, JEPCO, has launched its 'living lettuce' innovation in sustainable packaging across Co-op stores nationwide. Packed in sustainable, 100% recyclable and...