So here we are – coming out of CoVid-19 Lockdown and into – What…..? People everywhere are asking the questions “Is my workplace CoVid Secure?” “Will I be safe going out shoppin...
The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) feels there needs to be greater transparency of packaging materials’ recycling credentials. New research commissioned by MPM...
The government has announced up to £60m in new funding for packaging, including potentially transforming food scraps into plastic bags. The Department for Business, Energy &...
A new survey published by Soil Association Certification has identified ‘significant opportunities’ for organic businesses looking to utilise more card and paper-based packaging...
The government could introduce new taxes on retailers using large amounts of cardboard, as part of the Resources and Waste Strategy. While retailers currently pay towards collec...
Plastics in packaging – a hotly debated topic in the UK, is set to take centre stage at Packaging Innovations, Luxury Packaging and ADF London 2018. The show returns to Olympia ...
OPRL’s PREP UK packaging design tool goes live this week with UK recycling infrastructure data for testing, ensuring recyclability assessments fully reflect current UK collectio...
McDonald’s has joined Starbucks as a founding member of a group attempting to commercialize a recyclable and compostable cup globally. McDonald’s is committing $5m in partnershi...
Viridor has teamed with Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and food packaging manufacturer Faerch Plast to put recycled black plastic into new food grade packaging. The pro...
Fast food giant McDonald’s has become the latest big foodservice name to outlaw plastic straws at its UK outlets. The restaurant chain will replace plastic straws with paper one...