New research highlights progress in supermarket packaging sustainability
OVER half (53%) of the packaging components used by major UK supermarkets are rated ‘green’ for recyclability under Defra’s Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), according...
RECOUP expands lab capabilities with new microplastic analysis service
RECOUP has announced an expansion of its in-house laboratory through improvements to its microplastic analysis capabilities.
The organisation said it marks an 'important development' in...
DS Smith left buzzing over bee monitoring project
FIBRE-based packaging specialist DS Smith has announced the first results in its partnership with Apilab, a specialist in bee biomonitoring.
Launched last year, the partnership is transforming...
DRS on-pack logo unveiled
EXCHANGE for Change, the organisation appointed to design and deliver the UK's deposit return scheme (DRS), has published the approved regulatory requirements for the...
Glass Futures joins ResponsibleGlass to help drive sustainable practices
GLASS Futures has been confirmed as the latest organisation to join ResponsibleGlass, the coalition working to accelerate low‑carbon, transparent, and responsible practices across the...
Scottish recycling specialist invests in EV food waste truck
KEENAN Recycling, a food waste collection specialist, has unveiled what is being called Scotland’s first OEM (original equipment manufacturer) electric food waste collection vehicle.
Keenan,...
Build of Pulpex’s new Glasgow facility reaches major milestone
PULPEX'S build of a new 87,000 manufacturing facility near Glasgow Airport is progressing with work complete on the steel frame.
The Glasgow site represents a...
‘Breakthrough’ tech aids lightweighting without sacrificing bottle performance
BEVERAGE solutions provider Refresco is said to be reaping the benefits after investing in Sidel’s EvoBLOW Laser technology.
The innovation has been in operation at...
Collaboration delivers UV-tagged packaging labels
POLYTAG, Saica Flex, and Paragon are teaming up to deliver UV-tagged packaging labels to provide brands with real-time, actionable environmental data.
The collaboration combines Polytag’s...
RDM Group unveils latest recycled cartonboard innovation
RDM Group has launched Vincicoat PLUS (V+), a new generation of coated recycled cartonboard.
The firm explained that recycled cartonboard is typically perceived to be...
