Flexible packaging group Printpack has revealed that its two UK sites have moved to sending zero waste to landfill The company’s two UK sites, in Bury, Lancashire and Saffron Waldon,
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International Paper has announced that it is working with a materials research and development firm to explore the development of products using EarthCoating, a mineralised barrier coating for paperboard products
Shoppers in Northern Ireland will be charged at least 5p for single use bags from 8 April In addition to plastic bags, the levy will also apply to those made
Fixing the UK’s broken economy may take some time. However, there’s one sector that’s growing: waste management. As Simeon Goldstein finds, the UK has been home to some multi-million pound
In 2014 an updated EU directive on packaging waste comes into effect, covering the thorny issue of producer responsibility. Philip Chadwick finds a growing feeling that the spotlight should fall
A new report suggests that half of all the food produced in the world is being thrown away every year and experts have called this a “tragedy” As much as
The packaging industry has a vital role in tackling the problem of food waste, according to Linpac Packaging The response from the food packaging manufacturer follows yesterday’s research, conducted by
Holfeld Plastics has linked up with Citrox Bio-Sciences to develop antimicrobial packaging made from orange pith, to help prevent food waste and promote food safety Ireland-based rigid plastics firm Holfeld
UK supermarkets have hit back at yesterday’s report from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers claiming households throw away half the food they buy and supermarket promotions and reluctance to stock
Labour has revealed plans to pursue a zero food waste policy if it wins the next election and is considering establishing a new ‘Office for Resource Security’ to improve the
US mechanical engineering student Tyler McNaney has invented a desktop machine that makes the raw materials for 3D printing by grinding up waste plastic from bottles, wrappers and even Lego
Finnish foodservice packaging group Huhtamaki is adopting 100% use of PEFC certified paperboard throughout its UK manufacturing ahead of the new EU Timber Regulations The application of the EU Timber
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ report on food waste has highlighted the important role plastics packaging plays in preventing food waste, according to the British Plastics Federation Last week, the
For decades, knowledge of water quality between the treatment plant and the consumer’s tap was an impossible pipe dream. However, in 2006 Intellitect Water launched a new technology which turned
Intellitect Water has launched a new version of its ground breaking in-pipe water quality monitor, the Intellisonde. Tagged the ‘IV2’, “The new instrument represents a quantum leap in performance,” says
Dairy UK and WRAP have signed an agreement that will see Dairy UK become an official partner to the Federation House Commitment (FHC). The FHC is a voluntary commitment for
Severn Trent Costain has opened its new, green headquarters complete with a 24/7/365 response control centre and a host of water and energy efficiency features. The relocation follows the announcement
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF), representing the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, is celebrating five years of success in reducing the environmental impacts of food production, while also increasing production
FTSE Group (FTSE), a leading global index provider and pioneer in responsible investment, has launched the Sir Mervyn Pedelty Award to recognise companies which have made the most significant improvements
Puresep Technologies and Environmental Water Systems (UK) will continue as leading brands in their respective markets as new parent name, Envirogen Water Technologies, is revealed for the UK and European
Puresep Technologies and Environmental Water Systems (UK) will continue as leading brands in their respective markets as new parent name, Envirogen Water Technologies, is revealed for the UK and European
Severn Trent Costain is successfully pioneering the use of solar panels to power remotely located water meters for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the UK. The environmentally friendly photovoltaic
Speaking at the recent Water 2012 conference, Severn Trent Costain Managing Director, Wayne Earp called for a more innovative approach
Until recently only the very largest commercial water users could switch water supplier. Now with the threshold for switching very
Cargill’s sustainable cocoa program has helped Ivorian farmers have another profitable year by increasing yields, improving bean quality and boosting
Severn Trent Costain (STC) has announced that major UK dairy, First Milk, is to become the first business customer to
Unilever is launching a nationwide consumer challenge to help UK families lead more sustainable lifestyles and save money on household
Unilever is launching a consumer challenge to UK families to help them tackle food waste Dubbed ‘The Sustain Ability
SIG Combibloc has teamed up with Waste Aware North East to help increase the recycling of carton packs in Sunderland,
Packaging is playing an important role in the resource efficiency loop, according to Wrap chief executive Liz Goodwin. Speaking
Plastic bottle manufacturer Sipa has designed lightweight giant water bottles with, what it calls, simple-to-recycle handles According to Sipa,
The Can Makers, the body that represents UK beverage can manufacturers, is launching a new nationwide environmental filmmaking competition for
AMI Consulting, Bristol, 24/10/2012– According to a recently published study by leading industry consultants, Applied Market Information Ltd (AMI Consulting),
TerraCycle has announced that it is celebrating a new milestone after the company’s recycling and fundraising ‘Brigade’ programmes diverted their
MetalMatters, the metal packaging recycling campaign, has launched what it calls its most ambitious campaign to date, in partnership with
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has opened a brand new education centre at Continuum Recycling – its joint venture with Eco Plastics
The ban on cash transactions for scrap metal will end cash for cans schemes, despite lobbying from Aluminium Packaging and
The Holmen Group, which includes Iggesund Paperboard, has claimed that it is the only Swedish company to have been selected
Glanbia Dairy Ingredients Ireland has been presented with the global award for ‘Best in Relative Carbon Reduction (2011-12)’ at the
The Nestlé Cocoa Plan, which was scaled up this year to increase the sustainable supply of quality cocoa and the
RPC Group chief executive Ron Marsh has been honoured for his contribution to the plastics sector at the British Plastics
A poll conducted by Packaging News and organisers of the PPMA Show has found that compostable packaging will have a
Two Conservative MPs have clashed over plastic bag charging proposals Conservative MP Zac Goldsmith wants ministers to bring forward legislation
MRO supplier recognises improved production efficiency Global snacks powerhouse Kraft Foods has won the prestigious sustainable manufacturing award at the
International Innovative Technologies (IIT), a UK-based manufacturer of fine grinding equipment, has launched new milling equipment for the fine grinding
Israeli mechanical engineer Izhar Gafni has built a bicycle made out of cardboard The prototype is called the ERB and
(Brussels, 19 October 2012) FoodDrinkEurope today hosted its fifth annual stakeholder dialogue event to discuss the progress on potential applications
By Dr Christoph Reichel, Plant Engineering, Measuring Systems at TUV SUD Industrie Service Manufacturers and operators of machinery and
Signatories to Courtauld Commitment 2 are more than three quarters of the way to achieving their packaging reduction target, according
Milk bottles manufacturer Nampak Plastics has announced it has achieved a key goal of ‘zero waste to landfill’ The
International Innovative Technologies (IIT), a UK-based manufacturer of fine grinding equipment, has launched new milling equipment for the fine grinding
A new book about environmental packaging called ‘Why shrink-wrap a cucumber?’ has been unveiled The book’s authors are Laurel
Defra is monitoring plastic bag charging plans and schemes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland In a House of
Europe recycled more than 70% of paper in 2011, according to new figures from the European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC)
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