SIG opens new facility tipped to speed up innovative packaging solutions
SIG has marked the official opening of its €10 million Packaging Development Center Europe, located at the site of the company’s packaging plants in...
Environmental concerns over plastic alternatives a ‘wake-up call’ for businesses
A cross-party parliamentary group warning that firms are replacing plastic with potentially more harmful alternatives for the environment has been described as a 'wake-up...
Celebration to show off new rPET foodservice packs
CELEBRATION Packaging is set to launch a new range of recyclable packaging products made from recycled PET plastic.
The firm will be unveiling the products...
‘Deep collaboration’ has helped drive plastics recycling progress
Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to RAI Amsterdam from June 19-20. Billed as the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, Matt Barber, global...
Home compostable transparent laminate launched for food packs
COMPOSTABLE packaging manufacturer TIPA has confirmed the launch of its first home compostable transparent laminate for food packaging.
The new laminate is described as having...
Coca-Cola’s new attached bottle caps to be produced in East Kilbride
NEW attached bottle caps are to be produced in East Kilbride for use across Coca-Cola's range of soft drinks.
The company said that the new...
100% rPET packs to be rolled out for 500ml IRN-BRU products
AG Barr has unveiled plans to roll out out 100% recycled plastic (rPET) packs across all 500ml IRN-BRU and Rubicon products.
The new packs will...
New Winter & Company cover material makes ‘lasting impact’
WINTER & Company has announced the addition of Ecorel Pure to its range of sustainable cover materials.
The company said the coated paper showcases its...
Don’t underestimate the green power of plastic
By Paula Birch, global sales director, Parkside
FLEXIBLE plastic packaging delivers significant sustainability benefits. Aside from protecting and preserving goods, it also requires significantly fewer...
Asda to use plant-based protection to increase shelf life of fruit
ASDA is to use plant-based protection to increase the shelf life of its citrus fruits and avocados.
The supermarket said that it will be the...
