Scottish recycling specialist invests in EV food waste truck
KEENAN Recycling, a food waste collection specialist, has unveiled what is being called Scotland’s first OEM (original equipment manufacturer) electric food waste collection vehicle.
Keenan,...
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...
Bamboo fibre cups launched for hot drinks
CELEBRATION Packaging has launched a new range of double-wall hot drink cups made from bamboo fibre.
The cups, which come under the firm's EnviroWare brand,...
Fresh pasta delivery company unveils new compostable packaging
FRESH pasta delivery company, Nonna Tonda, has unveiled new compostable bags from KM Packaging.
KM Packaging said Nonna Tonda had been seeking a packaging solution...
Impact of plastic pollution on human health in developing countries to be studied
THE University of Stirling is to lead a £3.85 million study which will aim to understand the public health risks and environmental impact of...
James Cropper unveils ‘revolutionary’ paper innovation
JAMES Cropper has announced the release of Rydal Eco, described as a 'revolutionary' sustainable paper innovation.
Rydal Eco is an uncoated board, made entirely from...
England to ban plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds from 2020
PLASTIC straws, drinks stirrers, and plastic-stemmed cotton buds are to be banned in England from next year, following an open consultation.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove...
Berry increases NorDiVent production capacity with new conversion line
BERRY Global Group's European business has made a multi-million-euro investment in the commissioning of a new conversion line at its Steinfeld factory in Germany.
The...
UK universities convert plastic waste into clean fuel
A trio of UK universities have collaborated with academic institutes in China and Saudi Arabia to develop a method of converting plastic waste into...
New testing facility analyses quality of recycled material
BERRY Global has announced that the firm's plastics recycling facility in Heanor has opened a Centre of Excellence to enhance the level of quality...
