Recycling & Sustainability

With an increase in online shopping during the coronavirus pandemic, the development of alternative sustainable packaging has never been more important. However currently more than 95% of the foams, including polyurethane (PU) and…

The amount of packaging waste being produced is unsustainable, and Europe is very serious about achieving its circular economy objectives, says Maja Desgrées du Loû, policyofficer for packaging and packaging waste directive, European…

 The global plastic resins market size is expected to reach USD 982.3 billion by 2028 according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. 

Asda has added more than 50 new product lines to its refill zone at its flagship sustainability store in Middleton, Leeds.

Lidl GB has removed over one billion pieces of plastic from stores across Great Britain as part of its strategy to eliminate plastic waste and support the continued reduction of plastic globally.

C&T Matrix (C&T) has pledged to reduce manufacturing waste by up to 40% by 2022 through initiatives such as recycling selected waste streams produced during manufacture.

The two companies will partner to provide circular solutions to the market. The investment in a complete recycling solution is set to significantly improve recycling throughout Central and Eastern Europe.

Polysack, a green-tech manufacturer of plastic film products for flexible packaging and high-shrink labels, and STS PRINT, a Bulgarian packaging manufacturer and leading converter, have won the prestigious Prize Pack award in Bulgaria. The…

The leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards has been placed on the prestigious list, acknowledging its ongoing commitment to sustainability and minimising its impact on the environment.

Stora Enso and packaging technology company Pulpex join forces to industrialise the production of eco-friendly paper bottles and containers made from wood fibre pulp. These renewable products will offer an alternative to PET plastics and…