Pro Carton adapts programme for home schooling
PRO Carton has adapted its TICCIT (Trees into Cartons, Cartons into Trees) programme to help parents teach their children about the environment while schools...
Paper straw specialist turns attention to face shields
PAPER straw manufacturer Transcend Packaging has produced a lightweight face protector for use in the fight against Covid-19.
The Transcend Face Shield is made from...
New ‘record’ high for recycling of steel packaging
RECYCLING of steel packaging has reached a record high of 82.5% in Europe, according to new research.
The figures were released by APEAL, the Association...
Aluminium packaging recycling rates continue to rise
NEW figures have revealed a significant increase in aluminium packaging recycling volumes.
Data released by the Environment Agency showed that 35,232 tonnes of aluminium packaging...
Recycled content guidelines in plastic packaging launched
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has teamed up with the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) to...
The truth about plastic and chemical recycling
THE Blue Planet II effect may well have become shorthand for growing public desire to tackle plastic pollution of the natural environment, but as one of the most versatile materials at our disposal continues to be demonised, there is a real risk of blinding ourselves to the opportunities that already exist which can help to solve the problem.
Digitally printed labels help salon brand achieve its goals
EDINBURGH salon brand Moo Hair, which specialises in natural and ethical products, has opted for environmentally friendly packaging products.
Can (and should) sustainability be a USP for food brands?
GOOD news! Sustainability has arrived at the heart of the c-suite: and thank goodness there are opportunities to make money from it too.
Firms look to address shortage of bottle closures
UK recycling firm First Mile has been joined by Delphis Eco in a joint call to homes throughout Britain to help in the fight...
Most Easter egg packaging to be recycled
NEW research has revealed 84% of UK consumers are still planning to buy Easter eggs this year despite the national lockdown.
The survey, released by...
