Xampla to accelerate innovation following $14 million investment
AN injection of $14 million in private capital is set to accelerate UK materials innovation company Xampla’s mission to replace single-use plastics with alternatives...
Heriot-Watt researchers launch study to tackle environmental impact of single-use diagnostic tests
RESEARCHERS at Heriot-Watt University have been awarded a prestigious APEX Award to lead a groundbreaking project aimed at tackling the environmental impact of single-use diagnostic...
Mettler-Toledo outlines progress in sustainability journey
INSPECTION solutions specialist Mettler-Toledo has highlighted the firm's progress towards sustainability goals after publishing its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report.
Covering the 2024 reporting year, the...
New College Lanarkshire to trial reverse vending machines ahead of DRS launch
STUDENTS at New College Lanarkshire are to trial reverse vending machines ahead of Scotland's impending deposit return scheme (DRS).
The trial - at the Motherwell,...
Amcor celebrates completion of recycling site upgrades
AMCOR has celebrated the completion of major upgrades to its recycling facility in Heanor, Derbyshire, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by local MP Linsey...
Compostable packaging to be created from Montrose distillery’s whisky production leftovers
UNIVERSITY researchers are to help a Montrose distillery turn whisky production leftovers into compostable packaging.
The MycoPack project is a collaboration between Arbikie Distillery,...
Fenton Packaging Solutions earns sustainability recognition
FENTON Packaging Solutions has been awarded a Bronze medal for sustainability by EcoVadis.
Chris Warren, managing partner of Leeds-based Fenton, explained that sustainability is 'at...
Valpak’s James Beard appointed to PackUK’s technical advisory committee
JAMES Beard, head of voluntary compliance at Valpak, has been appointed to PackUK’s technical advisory committee.
He described the committee as one of three Recycling...
New paint container with 50% PCR plastic rolled out
AMCOR and Flügger have teamed up to create a paint container made with 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic.
The solution forms part of Flügger’s ambition...
Scotland-based consultancy to offer guidance on DRS
WITH just over two years until the UK introduces a national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), a new Scotland-based consultancy has been launched to help...
