Increasing participation through effective labels
Mandatory recycling labelling is on hold, but there is no time for complacency. Jude Allan, interim managing director at OPRL, explains what steps brands...
25p disposable cup charge ‘won’t create lasting change’
People across Scotland are being asked their views on the potential introduction of a minimum charge on single-use cups. The Scottish Government is currently...
Alternative packaging solutions deliver multiple benefits
Fenton Packaging’s Chris Warren considers the need to look to the future with more sustainable packaging options, such as Bag-in-Box (BiB)
IN most manufacturing industries,...
From complex to kerbside – pushing packaging circularity forwards
Thomas Stevenson, UK & Ireland business development manager at Korozo Group, says the packaging sustainability ‘revolution’ remains far from over
AS the global packaging industry...
Earth Action grants governments access to global plastic database
EARTH Action has granted all governments access to its global plastic data platform Plasteax.
Plasteax has been in use for over three years, offering plastic...
Sainsbury’s moves lamb mince range to vacuum packs
SAINSBURY'S has announced that it is switching its entire fresh lamb mince range from plastic tray packaging to a vacuum-packed alternative.
The supermarket said the...
‘First-of-its-kind’ Quality Street tub unveiled ahead of Christmas
A 'first-of-its-kind' paper Quality Street tub is to hit the shelves of Tesco in a new trial by Nestlé.
More than 200,000 of the paper...
Pro Carton champions use of fibre-based packaging this Recycle Week
PRO Carton is marking the upcoming Recycle Week by highlighting the 'vital' role of fibre-based packaging in creating a more sustainable UK.
With the world...
EnviroWare hot drinks cups certified as 100% recyclable
CELEBRATION Packaging has announced that its EnviroWare bamboo fibre double wall hot drink cups and double wall Leaf 2 hot drink cups are now also...
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe launches lightweight wine bottle range
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has introduced a new lightweight range of standard wine bottles.
Produced in Germany for the European market, the 750ml Bordeaux and Schlegel...
