Recycling & Sustainability

Plastiks, a platform that connects producers and recyclers to enhance the value of recovered packaging and compensate plastic waste with NFT certificates, has joined the Climate Collective. Built on the carbon-neutral Celo protocol, the…

PolyREC, the association that monitors, verifies and reports on European recycled plastics, is now recognised as an official data collector for the Circular Plastics Alliance (CPA).

Making cosmetic packaging with recycled plastic can avoid between 50% to 70% of CO2 emissions compared to a standard bottle. Veolia and L'Oréal have joined forces to reduce the carbon footprint of cosmetic packaging in a circular economy…

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has been recognised for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious ‘A List’ for tackling climate change as well as acting to protect…

Consumer confusion risks undermining the UK Government’s flagship recycling policy, the Deposit Return Scheme, new research from Tetra Pak has revealed.

Smurfit Kappa Recycling UK has signed a new contract with Lancashire Renewables to process approximately 15,000 tonnes per annum of Lancashire County Council’s kerbside collected household mixed paper.

Today’s sustainability journey is demanding and one that no company can succeed alone. It’s vital to work in partnership with others to reach the goal together. That’s why Ferrero has chosen to collaborate with Milliken & Company in its…

Tesco has launched a way for its customers to shop that allows them to buy a wide range of food, drink, household and beauty products in reusable and durable packaging.

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…