Packaging

INCPEN joins OPRL as latest guarantor
INCPEN joins OPRL as latest guarantor

The On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) scheme is continuing its rapid expansion as INCPEN (the Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) is the latest organisation to become one of its guarantors.

Vegware expands compostables collection scheme
Vegware expands compostables collection scheme

Compostables products manufacturer Vegware will be expanding its collection service into Bristol, the company has announced.

The new 'eco-labelling' concept from SUEZ
'Traffic light' labelling could improve packaging recycling, says SUEZ

A new ‘traffic light’ system for on-pack labelling could be the solution to reduce recycling confusion among consumers, according to waste management company SUEZ.

Walkers to recycle crisp packets after public outcry
Walkers to recycle crisp packets after public outcry
By
Kate Dickinson
| 9 October 2018 |
Following the viral campaign that saw members of the public posting their empty crisp packets back to Walkers, the company has announced plans to launch a recycling scheme for the much-littered packaging. 
EU beverage carton recycling rate rises for 12th consecutive year
EU beverage carton recycling rate rises for 12th consecutive year
By
ACE UK
| 2 October 2018 |
The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK welcomes the continually improving rates for carton recycling.
Tesco tackling plastic bottle waste with reverse vending machine
Tesco tackling plastic bottle waste with reverse vending machine
By
Kate Dickinson
| 27 September 2018 |
Tesco has launched a trial return scheme for plastic bottles as part of a plan to implement a more environmentally-friendly approach to packaging.
Co-op latest supermarket to introduce compostable plastic bags
Co-op latest supermarket to introduce compostable plastic bags
By
Kate Dickinson
| 24 September 2018 |
The Co-op has followed Waitrose with plans to cut single-use plastic bags from its stores in favour of reusable and compostable alternatives.
An eye on the markets: Canned heat
An eye on the markets: Canned heat
By
Rick Hindley
| 21 September 2018 |
Rick Hindley, Executive Director of Alupro, examines the drivers behind the continued upward trend in aluminium recycling.
Packaging compliance schemes team up to talk reform
Packaging compliance schemes team up to talk reform
By
Kate Dickinson
| 21 September 2018 |
A new group, the Packaging Scheme Forum, has been launched to facilitate discussion between industry and government on the issue of producer responsibility reform.
New plan for plastics recycling from Veolia and RECOUP
New plan for plastics recycling from Veolia and RECOUP
By
Kate Dickinson
| 21 September 2018 |
A new report by Veolia and RECOUP reveals that consumers want to see more recycled content in plastic products – and could be willing to pay extra for it.
Compostable products to replace plastic in Parliament
Compostable products to replace plastic in Parliament
By
Kate Dickinson
| 20 September 2018 |
The UK Parliament has announced it will be using compostable Vegware products across its estate from October 2018.
Setting the trend: Milan's recycling success
Setting the trend: Milan's recycling success
By
Kate Dickinson
| 18 September 2018 |
Milan may be the fashion capital of the world, but the Italian city has more than one string to its bow, boasting one of the highest recycling rates in Europe – and an organic waste collection available to all. Kate Dickinson asks if the Milan model could set a trend for UK cities to follow
Waitrose to eliminate single-use plastic bags by spring 2019
Waitrose to eliminate single-use plastic bags by spring 2019
By
Kate Dickinson
| 17 September 2018 |
Supermarket chain Waitrose has announced plans to replace single-use plastics bags in all its stores with reusable or biodegradable alternatives.
Five of the best new products at RWM 2018
Five of the best new products at RWM 2018
By
Resource
| 14 September 2018 |
RWM 2018 saw two days of exhibits and talks displaying some of the latest innovations in the waste and resources sector. Here are five of the best new products that piqued our interest.
SUEZ outlines key principles for effective UK EPR regime
SUEZ outlines key principles for effective UK EPR regime
By
Rob Cole
| 14 September 2018 |
Waste management company SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has released a report detailing 10 fundamental principles for an effective extended producer responsibility regime for the UK.
Ecosurety and Recycling Technologies announce deal to roll out new plastic waste technology
Ecosurety and Recycling Technologies announce deal to roll out new plastic waste technology
By
Rob Cole
| 13 September 2018 |
UK compliance scheme Ecosurety has announced a new deal with plastic waste chemical recycling specialists Recycling Technologies, which it hopes will accelerate the commercial roll-out of an innovative technology to improve the scope and capacity of plastic recycling in the UK.
Plastic-free aisle to appear at London international packaging conference
Plastic-free aisle to appear at London international packaging conference
By
Rob Cole
| 13 September 2018 |
A plastic-free aisle will be recreated at the Packaging Innovations 2018 conference in London today in a bid to encourage further reductions in plastic packaging in retail.
Carlsberg launches new sustainable packaging design in UK
Carlsberg launches new sustainable packaging design in UK
By
Kate Nicholson
| 11 September 2018 |
Carlsberg has produced a new environmentally-friendly form of packaging with NMP Systems called Snap Pack, which is estimated to save up to 76 percent on plastics.
OPRL and Valpak to form alliance to increase packaging recyclability
OPRL and Valpak to form alliance to increase packaging recyclability
By
Rob Cole
| 10 September 2018 |
The On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) scheme is to form a close alliance with packaging compliance scheme Valpak in order to best serve the interests of their overlapping memberships.
Norwegian proposal to place trade controls on waste plastics gains support
Norwegian proposal to place trade controls on waste plastics gains support
By
Rob Cole
| 7 September 2018 |
A Norwegian proposal to add plastic waste to the list of wastes subject to controls under the Basel Convention has gained increasing support following the 11th Meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group of the Basel Convention.
Leading bottled drinks manufacturers commit to eliminating plastic packaging by 2030
Leading bottled drinks manufacturers commit to eliminating plastic packaging by 2030
By
Rob Cole
| 6 September 2018 |
A group of leading bottled water and soft drinks manufacturers have launched a report setting out a roadmap to eliminate plastic packaging waste from the bottled water and soft drinks value chain by 2030.
Second boat made from recycled plastic sets sail on the Thames
Second boat made from recycled plastic sets sail on the Thames
By
Kate Nicholson
| 4 September 2018 |
Environmental charity Hubbub launched a boat made from 99 per cent plastic waste last week to collect debris in the Thames.
Plastic bag charge could increase to 10 pence
Plastic bag charge could increase to 10 pence
By
Rob Cole
| 31 August 2018 |
Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that the government will consider making the plastic bag charge mandatory for all businesses and raising it to 10 pence.