Next generation compression film boasts up to 30% PCR content

BERRY Global’s European flexible films division has launched a next generation version of its FormiFor insulation compression film, which now incorporates up to 30%...

Sustainability to be key focus of Jenton’s London Packaging Week offering

JENTON Group has announced plans to present an 'extensive' range of wrapping, packing and heat sealing machines that can boost sustainability at London Packaging...

Call made for tighter e-cigarette packaging regulations

TIGHTER regulations around e-cigarette packaging and labelling could help deter young people from vaping, The George Institute for Global Health has said. The organisation recently...

Sustainable bamboo fibre cups certified 100% recyclable

CELEBRATION Packaging's new range of double-wall hot drink cups made from sustainable bamboo fibre have received a Grade A rating for recyclability. The cups were...

Recyclable sushi trays provide fresh look for Eat Happy

DS Smith has teamed up with sushi specialist Eat Happy to develop a fully recyclable solution for the firm’s disposable plastic sushi trays. The tray...

EPR delay makes this a dangerous time for recycling

David Wilson is director of compliance at Vanden Recycling, experts in plastics recycling. He shares his thoughts on the EPR delay and the impact...

Tesco unveils mince in ‘opposite’ of vacuum packs

TESCO is to trial new 'pillow packs' for its own-brand mince in a move that it says will see the use of 70% less...

The revolutionary potential of the circular economy

By Sandy Dhesi, commercial manager at Ecoveritas  The #CircularEconomy is in full swing — no longer a niche, fuzzy concept. Everyone is looking into it:...

Aquapak appoints new sales director to drive Hydropol solution

AQUAPAK Polymers has appointed flexible packaging specialist Dudley Jones as sales director to drive end applications of its Hydropol polymer. Dudley has over 30 years’...

Supermarket trials in-store coffee pod recycling points

MORRISONS is trialling recycling points for coffee machine pods in 29 of its UK stores. The supermarket is working on the project in partnership with...