Stage is set for Plastics Recycling Show Europe
FINAL preparations are underway for The Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference, taking place at the RAI Amsterdam from May 10-11.
Organisers are anticipating...
TIPA acquires compostable packaging solutions provider
TIPA has completed the acquisition of compostable packaging specialist Bio4Pack.
Bio4Pack will complement TIPA's offering for the compostable industry as its European end-applications solution provider.
Customers...
INEOS launches ‘world first’ recycled plastic innovation
INEOS has announced a 'world first' after producing an 'ultra-thin' rigid film used for recyclable flexible packaging products made from more than 50% recycled...
Hair care specialist launches recycling scheme
HAIR care specialist Living Proof has partnered with TerraCycle to ensure its plastic packaging is diverted from landfills and sustainably recycled.
Through the partnership, consumers...
Food for thought: survey highlights consumer expectations around reusable packaging
A new survey by Sapio Research, conducted on behalf of Celebration Packaging, has looked at consumer understanding of the bans on single-use plastic packaging,...
Vaping industry launches green action plan amid increasing scrutiny
THE UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has published a green action plan following increased scrutiny regarding the environmental impact of the devices.
Input from the...
Compostable Coalition assembles ‘heavyweight’ advisory board
TESCO, Marks & Spencer and WWF are among first names to be unveiled as Compostable Coalition UK advisory board members.
As part of its UK...
90% renewable paperboard pressed tray solution launched for fresh food sector
STORA Enso has introduced a recyclable and peelable board material for vacuum packaged fresh food.
The manufacturer said Trayforma BarrPeel supports sustainability ambitions by reducing...
Inverclyde Council raises concerns over single-use vapes
THE leader of Inverclyde Council has raised concerns over the prevalence of disposable vapes.
Councillor Stephen McCabe expressed his worries about the impact the single-use...
Waitrose to remove wine packaging element originally used to deter moths
WAITROSE is to trial the removal of plastic and foil sleeves around the neck of a selection of its wine bottles.
Describing it as a...
