New shrink film launched for wraparound labels

INNOVIA Films has announced it is launching RayoWrap CMS, described as a clear BOPP film for shrink, wraparound label applications. Produced in the firm's UK...

Ball launches ‘most sustainable’ aluminium aerosol can to date

BALL Corporation is set to unveil what it calls its 'most sustainable' aluminium aerosol can, described as having only half the carbon footprint of...

New report examines ‘motivators and barriers’ to people engaging in reusable packaging systems

ENVIRONMENTAL charity Hubbub is making a number of recommendations to help make reusable food and drink packaging systems work and become mainstream. The organisation is...

James Cropper secures funding deal to support sustainable goals

JAMES Cropper plc has completed  a £25 million club-bank financing deal with NatWest and HSBC UK backed by an 80% guarantee by UK Export...

Winners of Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 announced

WINNERS of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 have been announced during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. The seven winners are as follows: •...

Mondi’s mono-material pouches pass recycling test

MONDI has announced it has carried out a series of tests to prove its mono-material polypropylene (PP) pouches and rollstock material can be sorted...

Aztec Label invests in largest LED UV drying system to date

AZTEC Label has invested in its largest LED UV drying system as it continues to transition its entire facility to the technology by the...

Noodles brand reduces plastic content in new pots

KABUTO Noodles is promising the 'lowest use of plastic' in the UK premium instant noodle category, with a new 100% recyclable K3 cardboard-plastic pot...

Iceland launches plastic-free reusable woven bags in ‘UK supermarket first’

ICELAND has announced the launch of plastic-free reusable woven bags that will see the retailer expand its alternatives to traditional plastic bags. The supermarket said...

Paperboard specialist secures Platinum EcoVadis rating

METSA Board has again been awarded the Platinum level rating by EcoVadis for the company’s sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Having improved the score to...