EPR and Additional European Packaging Regulations
On April 1, the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations came into force. These comprehensive regulations are designed to ensure businesses diligently collect data regarding...
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Christoph Wöss Appointed Global Sales Director of EREMA
EREMA, a leading Austrian specialist in plastics recycling systems and components, has appointed Christoph Wöss as its new Global Sales Director. Wöss, who has been...
Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) Names New Leader
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF), in collaboration with the Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment (INCPEN), has appointed a former director of the...
Courtauld Commitment Rebranded as the UK Food and Drink Pact
The Courtauld Commitment, a 20-year initiative by WRAP that unites industry, government, and sector leaders to combat food waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and water stewardship,...
DePoly and PTI Collaborate to Create a Closed-Loop Recycled PET Container
DePoly, a Swiss award-winning cleantech company specializing in advanced recycling solutions for PET and polyester plastics, announced today its collaboration with Plastic Technologies Inc. (PTI),...
Smart Planet Introduces New Biodegradable Barrier Coating for Paper Cups
This innovative development utilizes polylactic acid (PLA), a biobased resin, combined with a specialized mineral blend to create a barrier coating. The company asserts that...
Sainsbury’s Introduces Plastic-Free Packaging for Avocados
Sainsbury’s is initiating a trial across 77 supermarkets, allowing customers to purchase the Sainsbury’s Ripe & Ready Avocados twin pack in eco-friendly paper packaging at...
EU Prohibits BPA Over Health Risks
Following the European Parliament’s expression of interest in banning BPA (Bisphenol A) in 2023, member states endorsed the decision in 2024, leading to its ban...
SIPA Boosts Affordability and Sustainability in Large PET Bottle Manufacturing
SIPA’s research and development team has engineered what it describes as a groundbreaking large-format PET mineral water bottle that provides significant cost savings and environmental...
Berry Global Launches the First Bottle Made Entirely from Prevented Ocean Plastic
Berry Global has formed a strategic partnership with Brookfield Drinks to introduce a groundbreaking spring water range, launching in a market-first bottle crafted entirely from...