Soft plastics to be turned into plywood-alternative as Fife facility opens
SOFT plastics are set to be collected in Fife to be turned into Ecosheet, as Scotland's first plant to recycle flexible plastic and film...
‘Novel’ process for mixed plastic packaging recycling to be developed
THE University of Birmingham has licensed rights to a 'supercritical' water technology to sustainable engineering firm, Stropford, which will see the development of a...
Coca-Cola outlines ‘industry leading’ reusable packaging ambitions
COCA-COLA has announced an 'industry leading' goal to 'significantly' boost its use of reusable packaging.
The company aims to have at least 25% of all...
Morrisons introduces paper-wrapped toilet and kitchen roll
MORRISONS has launched paper-wrapped toilet and kitchen rolls in a bid to limit plastic waste and increase the use of recyclable packaging in customers'...
New Sealed Air food packaging tipped to help enhance recyclability
SEALED Air has launched two new eco BDF films designed for compatibility with both LDPE mechanical recycling and chemical recycling processes.
The new range includes...
Amcor introduces ‘breakthrough’ paper-based packaging for confectionary and snacks
AMCOR has launched its lifespan performance paper in Europe, which comes as the first new product launch on its amfiber platform.
The product is described...
Digital reward system launched ahead of Glasgow deposit return scheme trial
HELPFUL and Mastercard have launched a digital system to make it easier to return single-use plastic bottles ahead of the Scottish deposit return scheme...
Tesco scheme sees 850 tonnes of soft plastic collected
OVER 850 tonnes of soft plastic has been collected in Tesco stores following the supermarket's launch of collection points in August.
Launched in partnership with...
Premium chocolate specialist unveils new sustainable packs
PREMIUM Belgian chocolate giant Guylian has unveiled new packaging and an upgraded recipe for its chocolate with hazelnut praliné offering.
"By changing our design and...
New stretch films meet Plastic Packaging Tax requirements
COVERIS has confirmed the launch of a new range of lightweight stretch films containing a minimum 30% recycled content to satisfy the requirements of...
