Time to turn the tide on ocean waste
A first of its kind study on the level of plastic in British waters is hoping to further push government and retailers into adopting...
Craft brewery opts for new cardboard carriers
THE new WaveGrip cardboard carrier from Berry Global has been selected by the second largest craft brewery in Norway to provide a ring carrier solution...
Flexible pack specialist highlights importance of lightweight solutions
ECO Flexibles believes packaging weight will become one of the 'leading reasons' why brands switch to monopolymers.
The flexible packaging business helps brands, packers and...
MP hails plastic alternative inspired by spider silk
A Labour MP has hailed the University of Cambridge's innovation as it turns plant protein into the 'next generation of plastic'.
Through its Xampla spin...
Ferrero Group announces plethora of new packaging measures
THE Ferrero Group has said progress is being made on its packaging goals, as a raft of new sustainable measures are announced.
The Italian firm...
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...
