Fresh call made for drinks producers to sign up to deposit return scheme

DRINKS producers have again been urged to register for Scotland's impending deposit return scheme (DRS) ahead of it going live on August 16. First Minister...

Finalists announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023

THE finalists have been announced for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023. The winners of all seven categories will be announced on 11 May on...

‘Major’ step forward for UK recycling as ‘pioneering’ Fife plant opens

A 'pioneering' new recycling facility which will reprocess hard-to-recycle plastics has opened in Fife. The facility is co-owned by Morrisons, with recycling plant specialists, Yes...

Smurfit Kappa invests €27 million in paper mill sustainability initiative

SMURFIT Kappa has announced a €27 million investment in a new waste management and recovery facility at its Nervión paper mill in Iurreta, Spain. The...

Paper specialist joins Pack4Good initiative

James Cropper has announced it is supporting environmental non-profit Canopy by joining the Pack4Good initiative, which is focused on transforming paper packaging supply chains...

Greiner Packaging honoured for sustainability innovation

GREINER Packaging UK & Ireland (GPUK) has won the Innovation in Sustainability category at the Business Eye Sustainability Award for its K3 r100 self-separating...
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Bellshill recycling plant bags Waitrose contract

A Bellshill recycling plant is to reprocess soft plastic recycled by Waitrose customers at the supermarket's 295 stores across the UK. It comes after Newcastle-headquartered Impact...

Tesco launches new recyclable packaging for laundry pods

TESCO has replaced plastic tubs of its laundry detergent pods with new recyclable cardboard packaging. The supermarket said  the move will save 252 tonnes of...

‘First of its kind’ cost-benefit analysis to be undertaken on compostable packaging

COMPOSTABLE Coalition UK has announced it has engaged the support of Eunomia to conduct a 'first of its kind' cost-benefit analysis of the role...

Coveris provides new salad range with ‘vibrant’ packaging

COVERIS is supporting Simply Lunch launch its 'eye catching' new stir me up salad range with 'vibrant' packaging'. Through its partnership with Coveris, Simply Lunch’s...