Industry collaboration is vital in development of PRN reforms
The Government has published its response to the PRN consultation, giving an indication of how the system will change when EPR starts in 2024....
New guidance to reduce DRS costs for industry and consumers welcomed
CIRCULARITY Scotland, the administrator for the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland, has welcomed new guidance from the Scottish Government which it said will 'significantly...
Is £200 a tonne enough to move the dial?
Kathy Illingworth, head of sustainability consulting at Ecoveritas shares some insight into the Plastic Packaging Tax and questions if the price is right to...
Lidl to ditch green milk caps following ‘overwhelmingly positive’ trial
LIDL is to permanently remove green coloured caps on its semi-skimmed and organic fresh milk following a successful trial period.
The coloured caps will be...
Ardagh and Absolut Vodka team up for hydrogen-fired glass furnace pilot
ARDAGH Group has revealed that its latest collaboration with Absolut Vodka will enable the spirits brand to become the first to move to a...
Cocktail brand hails packaging firm for new bottles
FUNKIN Cocktails has turned to glass packaging specialist Beatson Clark for new bespoke bottles.
The brand previously used standard glass bottles imported from overseas, but...
Tesco looks to ‘rewind the clock’ with bakery packaging
TESCO is to 'rewind the clock back to the days of traditional bakeries' by removing plastic from a number of its bakery items.
It will...
Vanden launches recruitment drive to satisfy ‘huge demand’ in recycling sector
VANDEN Recycling is embarking on a global recruitment drive as the business continues to grow.
The company revealed it is looking to fill around 60...
Lidl expands use of Prevented Ocean Plastic packaging
LIDL is building on its use of Prevented Ocean Plastic packaging by extending the packs to its fresh meat ranges.
A selection of the supermarket's...
Contact Originators confirms ‘zero waste to landfill’ milestone
PACKAGING origination and flexographic plates manufacturer, Contact Originators, has revealed it has reached ‘zero waste to landfill’ status.
Partnering with B&M Waste Services, Contact said...
