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...

Celebration confirms takeaway clamshells and trays are now PFAS-free

CELEBRATION Packaging has confirmed that its range of white bagasse takeaway clamshells, dinnerware and chip trays are TÜV Home Compostable certified and are SGS...

VOID innovation tipped to address key challenges facing packaging producers

VOID Technologies has launched its VO+ PE 1300 Series voiding agent to serve the 'rapidly growing' demand for recyclable opaque films. The firm said the...

‘World first’ trial highlights benefits of a digital deposit return scheme

OVER 20,000 cash rewards have been redeemed by consumers in a 'world first' digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) trial. The project was led by recycling...

Ecoveritas to support preservation and conservation of Argyll woodland

ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has teamed up with the Friends of Glenan Woods to support the preservation of the Glenan Temperate Rainforest. Ecoveritas revealed...

Xampla announces new CEO

ALEXANDRA French, an experienced chemist with a degree in natural sciences, has been announced as the new CEO of Xampla. She brings extensive experience to...

Leeds packaging firm celebrates 85th birthday with new innovation

A Leeds-based printed packaging manufacturer has celebrated its 85th year in operation by launching what it says is the first UK plastic-free blister pack. The...

Berry’s SuperCup takes reusable role at Rugby World Cup

BERRY Global's SuperCup reusable plastic cup has helped spectators at this year's Rugby World Cup in France enjoy their favourite beverages whilst enabling organisers...