Ball Corporation unveils plans for new facilities in the UK and Russia

BALL Corporation has announced plans to 'significantly' increase its manufacturing capacity with new facilities in the UK and Russia. The manufacturer of recyclable aluminium beverage...

Sealed Air unveils recyclable shrink packaging solution

SEALED Air has developed a recyclable shrink packaging solution to help food companies meet their environmental aspirations. The CRYOVAC standard presentation shrink bag and shrinkable...

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...

Co-op recycling scheme to turn packaging into construction materials

THE Co-op has launched what it says is Europe's most extensive in-store recycling scheme for plastic bags and product wrapping. It sees recycling units for...

Plastic off-cuts transformed into water purification items

BERRY Superfos has revealed plastic off-cuts from its packaging manufacturing which can’t be reused on site are being turned into useful items including components...

Coveris opens new lab to support R&D into sustainable solutions

COVERIS has opened a new film science lab at its Winsford films facility in Cheshire. The firm said the new hub will support the 'accelerated'...

Insulation specialist highlights green credentials with new packaging

KNAUF Insulation has announced the launch of new packaging designed to make it easier to handle its non-combustible insulation products and reduce the firm's...

Pork giant to use ‘lowest possible carbon packaging’ formats

PILGRIM'S UK, a farming and food business, has announced it is to use the lowest possible carbon packaging formats for its products by 2030. The...

Honey brand switches to gold lids

ROWSE Honey is to switch from black lids to gold as part of its commitment to reach 100% recyclable packaging. The brand explained that black...

Isle of Harris Distillery launches refill service

THE Isle of Harris Gin Distillery has launched a refill service to allow customers the option of reusing their award-winning gin bottle. The initiative has...