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Stay up to date with the latest Environment updates from the global converting today industry
Coveris to open pack positive development centre, to deliver sustainable packaging of the future
Opening on 31 January 2019 at Coveris’ Rivendell site in Leeds, the new Pack Positive Centre is an industry-first facility and academic partnership with Leeds Beckett University’s...
One year of successful partnership with Plastic Bank
A joint commitment against plastic waste
Pro Carton launches new Trees into Cartons, Cartons into Trees initiative to educate school children on sustainable packaging
TICCIT to teach children the value of sustainable packaging and recycling
Constantia Flexibles commits to fight pollution
The world’s fourth-largest producer of flexible packaging, Constantia Flexibles, signed the Global Commitment to eliminate plastic pollution.
Enhancing the circularity of Polyolefin-based Packaging
In an exciting new initiative, the Polyolefin Circular Economy Platform (PCEP) is seeking to collaborate with all European stakeholders to work together to identify opportunities,...
Mondi continues to innovate with sustainable solutions, with next generation of Bag-in-Box technical films
Downgauging innovations yield thinner, more sustainable BIB films
EU beverage carton recycling rate rises for 12th consecutive year
The beverage carton industry has welcomed the latest figures on beverage carton recycling in the EU, showing that 48% of cartons were recycled in 2017. This is up from 47% in 2016 –...
Creation commit to solvent-free
In the face of changing environmental expectations, Creation, specialists in packaging artwork, reprographics and plate production, has committed to going solvent-free.
Study finds: Paper sacks are better for the climate
The carbon footprint of paper cement sacks is two-and-a-half times smaller than the carbon footprint of form-fill-seal (FFS) polyethylene cement sacks
Time to redesign plastics - most consumers want at least 50% recycled content in their bottles
New research by Veolia, the UK’s leading resource management company and market leader in plastic recycling, reveals that the vast majority of people - 93% - think plastic bottles...
Are you making responsible choices with your packaging?
Pro Carton – the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers – today called for an update on the 3 Rs of Recycling – updating the waste hierarchy to respond to...
Smurfit Kappa joins Two Sides sustainability group
Two Sides, a global organisation that promotes the attractiveness and sustainability of paper, welcomes Smurfit Kappa, one of the world’s leading packaging companies, as a new member.
Plastics in packaging a major focus at UK’s most exclusive packaging show
The UK’s hottest topic - plastics in packaging, is set to take centre stage at Packaging Innovations, Luxury Packaging and ADF London 2018, when it returns to Olympia London later...
Sustainability focus and a plastic-free aisle at the UK’s most exclusive packaging show
Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London has announced the launch of The Big Plastics Debate 2.0, which will see experts from all corners of the packaging supply chain...
UK’s most exclusive packaging show announces cutting-edge seminar programme
Diageo, M&S, Lush and Carlsberg are just some of the major names already on board as part of Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London’s free-to-attend seminar programme.
Alufoil Trophy 2019 calls for novel Alufoil and and aluminium closure concepts
The Alufoil Trophy, organised annually by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), provides practitioners from across the European foil and closure sectors with the...
Stora Enso announces startups selected for its Accelerator Programme
Stora Enso announces startups selected for its Accelerator Programme
SIG Combibloc announces first Corporate Responsibility Report
SIG Combibloc announces first Corporate Responsibility Report
O-I wins edie Carbon Management Award
O-I wins edie Carbon Management Award
