Making the packaging world go round
By Christopher Morgan, global sales director, Filtrona Tapes
IN an era of environmentally-aware consumers, the demands on packaging manufacturers have never been greater.
In a recent...
Slashing waste with induction heat seals
According to the latest Food Waste Roadmap Report from WRAP, achieving the shared ‘Courtauld 2030 and UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.3’ targets to...
PRSE 2023 set to be biggest show ‘by far’
The Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to Amsterdam on May 10-11, 2023. Matt Barber, global events director at organisers Crain Communications, recently answered Packaging...
New Antalis initiatives help customers make informed decisions on packaging materials
ANTALIS has revealed it is making it easier to identify sustainable packaging with the launch of the Green Star System and Green Card.
The move...
‘Revolutionary and sustainable’ packaging solution launched for foodservice caterers
SEAL Packaging has launched Infinity TopSeal, described as a 'revolutionary and sustainable' solution for food delivery businesses and foodservice caterers.
Last year, Seal Packaging was...
Molson Coors hires driver behind Lucozade’s recyclable packaging
MOLSON Coors Beverage Company has appointed a new marketing director described as being 'instrumental' in driving 'transformational' sustainability initiatives in previous roles.
Hannah Norbury joins...
Sainsbury’s removes plastic trays from its whole chicken range
SAINSBURY'S has removed single-use plastic trays from its by Sainsbury's range of whole chickens.
The supermarket estimates that the move will save 140 tonnes of plastic annually,...
Paper-based packaging tipped to help tackle climate ‘anxiety’
Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging recently gave students at Neilston Primary School in Renfrewshire the first consumer look at its latest invention, the Fibre Bottle.
The firm...
New research highlights popularity of drinks cans
NEW research has revealed more than half of UK adults believe cans are better for the environment than other forms of beverage packaging and...
Packaging tax ‘failing to deter use of virgin plastics’
THE UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax has been branded a 'failure' by A Plastic Planet on its first anniversary.
The tax came into force on 1...
