New machine unveiled for paper pallet wrapping

MONDI has announced it has teamed up with Austrian mechanical engineering firm EW Technology to launch a new machine for paper pallet wrapping described...

Paper-based packaging solution has innovation all wrapped up

PROTEGA Global's Hexcel Wrap ‘paper bubble wrap’ was crowned Most Innovating Product at the recent Packaging Innovations & Empack exhibition. Nominated as one of the...

Steel packaging recycling rates at record high in Europe

RECYCLING of steel packaging has hit another record high of 85.5% in Europe, according to new figures released by APEAL, the Association of European...

RLG looks to fill senior roles ahead of Scotland’s DRS launch

THE search is on for 'entrepreneurial talent' ahead of the launch of Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in August 2023. With the opening of its...

M&S trials refillable own-brand cleaning and laundry products

MARKS and Spencer is to trial refillable own-brand cleaning and laundry products as part of its commitment to reduce and remove plastic packaging. Dubbed M&S Refillable,...

Xampla adds to senior team with double appointment

XAMPLA, which creates natural alternatives to single-use plastic, has appointed Sabina Burmester as head of engineering and Scott Thompson as head of R&D. The moves...

New brand gets Honest with reusable bottle made from recycled single-use products

A new reusable drinking bottle has been launched, made in the UK from recycled single-use bottles. The Honest Bottle has been unveiled by Honest, a...

UK supermarkets to trial environmental labels in VR setting

FOUR of the UK's biggest retailers are to trial new environmental labels in a virtual reality setting this summer. Morrisons, Co-op, Sainsbury's, and Tesco will...

New ‘reduced plastic’ cheese packs help support retailer’s sustainable goals

COVERIS has unveiled a new range of 'reduced plastic' pouches for Iceland’s grated cheese. Moving from a former mixed nylon laminate to a fully recyclable...

Chilled packaging specialist launches fully recyclable insulated box

SORBAFREEZE, the chilled packaging division of Pitreavie Packaging Group, has created an insulated packaging solution described as being 100% kerbside recyclable. Chilltek Ecotek is a...