Xampla production facilities

‘World-first’ Morro materials highlighted on Channel 4 documentary

XAMPLA'S plastic-free packaging solution has featured on Channel 4's documentary "Meal Deals: Behind the Bargain", hosted by actor Joe Swash. The documentary went behind the scenes...
Aberdeenshire bins

Launch of new Aberdeenshire recycling bins leads to £2m annual savings

THE rollout of a new recycling bin in Aberdeenshire has led to less waste, cleaner recycling, and 'significant' cost savings, the region's council has...
EPR calculator

New tool helps businesses estimate packaging EPR fees

EP Group has launched a new free-to-use EPR calculator, designed to help retailers, foodservice providers and packaging specifiers estimate packaging fees under the new...
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Canned drinks to be celebrated at live-streamed event

CONTENT creator Sorted Food will be in MediaCityUK on Wednesday 4th June for a live-streamed event celebrating canned drinks. The event is in partnership with The...
Paper-based packaging solution

Paper-based packaging solution launched for barbecue starters

MONDI and ZARELO have teamed up to launch a recyclable paper-based packaging solution for fire starters used in fireplaces and barbecues. Made from Mondi’s re/cycle...
Cellulose-based colourant textile samples

Colourant technology pioneer secures ‘transformative’ funding boost

SPARXELL, the Cambridge-based pioneer of plant-based colourant technology, has secured a €1.9 million grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC), priming the business for...
Packaging waste

Partnership provides open standard solution for recycling and traceability

PELLENC ST, a specialist in the design and manufacturing of intelligent sorting and quality control solutions for the waste and recycling industry, and Polytag,...
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Voluntary schemes ‘key to cup recycling success’

FOLLOWING the delay to the plan to introduce a 25p charge on single-use drinks cups in Scotland, the National Cup Recycling Scheme (NCRS) has...
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Updated OPRL tool helps brands meet pEPR obligations

OPRL has announced the launch of an updated tool to help members demonstrate the recyclability of packaging products under new Extended Producer Responsibility for...
James Boughton, MD at Edale

Sustainability strategist joins speaker line-up at ‘Rethinking Carton Production’ event

CARTON manufacturer and label printing technology specialist Edale has announced that Steve Lister, a global sustainability strategist, will join the speaker line-up at its Rethinking...