Co-op to encourage freezing milk via on-pack message

THE Co-op is to introduce a 'freeze me' message on the packaging of its own brand milk products. It comes after WRAP figures revealed that...

Heavy cushioning solution from SEE brings green benefits

SEE has expanded its ProPad paper cushioning system with the launch of ProPad Coiler to meet demands for sustainability and automation. Made from 100% recycled...
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Research highlights growing awareness of drink cans sustainability benefits

NEW research has revealed over 65% of UK consumers believe cans are the most circular drink packaging format. The study, commissioned by Can Makers UK,...

Whisky maker unveils plans for cardboard waste to be repurposed into packaging

GLENCAIRN Crystal has revealed it is looking to install machinery that would allow all of its cardboard waste to be reused as packaging. It comes...

UPM Raflatac reaches paper certification target six years ahead of time

UPM Raflatac has announced that all papers sourced by the business are now certified under a credible third-party forest certification scheme. This means that one...

Lockdown survey reveals household plastic waste increase

A lockdown survey has revealed that the amount of plastic waste in British households increased over lockdown. The Everyday Plastic Survey tracked 483 participants' plastic...
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Diageo looks to ‘push boundaries of innovation’ with new paper-based bottle trial

DIAGEO has unveiled a 'first of its kind' 90% paper-based bottle trial for Johnnie Walker Black Label exclusively at Johnnie Walker Princes Street’s 1820...

Sector urged to help drive closed loop food packaging

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a specialist in recycled content products and high-barrier protective packaging, has revealed it is celebrating the second year of its kp...
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Linda Crichton MBE joins OPRL board as non-executive director

LINDA Crichton MBE has joined the OPRL board as a non-executive director. Linda began her career as an environmental consultant, leading studies on waste and sustainability...
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Voluntary schemes ‘key to cup recycling success’

FOLLOWING the delay to the plan to introduce a 25p charge on single-use drinks cups in Scotland, the National Cup Recycling Scheme (NCRS) has...