Recycling

China, Japan Leading The Way In Innovative Plastic Technologies, Study Finds

China and Japan are leading the way in terms of developing innovative plastic technologies, a new study by GovGrant has found, with this sector tripling in...

Tesco Introduces ‘Pillow Packs’ For Fresh Mince SKUs

UK retailer Tesco has introduced ‘pillow packs’ for fresh mince, replacing the traditional tray/top wrap pack.

Morrisons Introduces Recycling Points For Coffee Machine Pods

UK retailer Morrisons has introduced recycling points for coffee machine pods in 29 stores across the UK as part of a trial project in association with pod...

UK Councils Call For Ban On Disposable Vapes By 2024

Councils in England and Wales have called on the UK government to ban the sale of single use vapes by 2024 on both environmental and health grounds.

EuroCommerce Welcomes European Parliament's Mandate On Eco-Design

EuroCommerce, the body that represents retailers and wholesalers in Europe, has welcomed the European Parliament’s draft report on the Eco-design for...

Arla Foods Explores Fibre-Based Caps For Milk Cartons

Arla Foods has announced it is teaming up with Blue Ocean Closures in a formal partnership to create a fibre-based cap for its milk cartons.

Waste Framework Directive Welcomed By Steel Packaging Industry

The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has welcomed the proposal for a targeted revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive...

Recyclability Now A 'Must-Have' For European Consumers, Study Finds

A majority (84%) of European consumers seek recycling instructions on packaged products, while 60% say that recyclability instructions and sustainability l...