UPM Raflatac cites progress towards more circular economy for plastics
UPM Raflatac has announced it has made further progress towards a more circular economy for plastics.
The progress towards 2025 commitments is detailed in the...
Mondi kraft papers portfolio for packaging certified as compostable
MONDI has announced that its entire portfolio of kraft papers for packaging has been certified as home or industrially compostable.
The certification is said to...
Ball Beverage Packaging and Coca-Cola begin HVO fuel trial in the UK
BALL Beverage Packaging and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) are undertaking a trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) part-fuelled vehicles.
A 12-month trial is underway, which...
Saica recognised for sustainability improvements
SAICA Group has been awarded a silver medal by EcoVadis for its sustainability progress.
The EcoVadis platform rates the sustainability of global supply chains in...
New toolkit launched to encourage returnable packaging schemes
ENVIRONMENT charity PECT and RECOUP have launched the PECT Bring it Back Toolkit, designed to help address single-use packaging issues.
The toolkit encourages and helps...
Closures specialist unveils ‘greener’ screw cap solution
AMCOR Capsules has announced it has improved the sustainability performance of its STELVIN aluminium screw cap range by reducing its carbon footprint by up...
James Cropper celebrates role in creating plastic-free paper poppy
THIS year’s Poppy Appeal has launched with the first ever plastic-free poppy made entirely from James Cropper paper.
Working with the Royal British Legion (RBL),...
Podback hits one million household milestone for kerbside recycling
MORE than one million UK households can now have their used coffee pods collected from the kerbside using Podback, a cross-industry recycling scheme.
With two...
Micro-flute solution designed as alternative to traditional rigid boxes
A lighter gift package has been designed by Metsä Board, which is described as having the strength features close to those of the rigid...
Reusable container offers ‘ideal’ refill packaging solution
A 14-litre HDPE reusable container by Berry Global is providing the vessel for a new refill packaging solution from the Refill Coalition.
The pilot for...
