Inquiry launched into UK Government’s plastic waste measures
AN inquiry has been launched into how the UK Government intends to tackle plastic waste and whether its targets go far enough.
It follows statistics...
Glass specialist hails progress of water-saving initiatives
ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) has revealed its plan to reduce water consumption by a third across its European sites is on target.
The objective is...
Berry makes ‘significant breakthrough’ in packaging of hazardous liquids
BERRY Global has announced that the firm's technical and manufacturing skills have achieved a 'significant breakthrough' in the packaging of hazardous liquids.
The company has...
Award-winning eco-friendly wine bottle looks to turn tide on recycling
INDEPENDENT wines and spirits merchant Inverarity Morton has taken on the UK distribution of a range of eco-friendly wines in fully recyclable bottles.
Sea Change...
Currys to allow customers to return TV packaging to be recycled
CURRYS PC World has launched a new scheme to allow customers to return their expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging.
It comes following a successful six-week trial...
Edinburgh University transforms plastic into vanilla flavouring
PLASTIC waste can be transformed into vanilla flavouring through the use of bacteria, researchers have discovered.
The discovery comes following a study by the University...
MM Packaging to showcase sustainable solutions in exhibition debut
MM Packaging Deeside has revealed the firm's debut at Packaging Innovations and Empack 2025 will see the business showcasing its range of sustainable board...
‘Revolutionary and sustainable’ packaging solution launched for foodservice caterers
SEAL Packaging has launched Infinity TopSeal, described as a 'revolutionary and sustainable' solution for food delivery businesses and foodservice caterers.
Last year, Seal Packaging was...
Finalists announced for the 2025 Plastics Industry Awards
THE shortlisted finalists have been announced for the 2025 Plastics Industry Awards.
Winners of the awards, which celebrate achievements in polymer innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing...
Viridor facility to turn 37,000 tonnes of mixed household waste into energy
SOME 37,000 tonnes of mixed (black bag) household waste is to be diverted from landfill and instead processed to generate electricity in the Highlands.
It...
