Packaging Producers

Packaging compliance schemes team up to talk reform
Packaging compliance schemes team up to talk reform

A group made up of 45 packaging compliance schemes has been formed to drive forward industry reform in the UK.

New plan for plastics recycling from Veolia and RECOUP
New plan for plastics recycling from Veolia and RECOUP

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

The UK Parliament has announced it will be using compostable Vegware products across its estate from October 2018.

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.
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.
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.
Lucozade to trial edible packaging at sports events
Lucozade to trial edible packaging at sports events
By
Rob Cole
| 30 August 2018 |
Sports drinks giant Lucozade will trial a biodegradable form of packaging for its sports drinks and gels at a series of events from September as it seeks to move beyond plastic.
OPRL scheme reaches 250 members
OPRL scheme reaches 250 members
By
Rob Cole
| 21 August 2018 |
The On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) scheme has now reached 250 members, with more than 60 organisations signing up since the beginning of the year.
Cromwell Polythene showcases eco-friendly plastics at RWM 2018
Cromwell Polythene showcases eco-friendly plastics at RWM 2018
By
Cromwell Polythene
| 20 August 2018 |
Cromwell Polythene will be showcasing its extensive portfolio of environmentally-friendly products at the RWN 2018 trade show.
Unprecedented public support for tax on plastics following Treasury consultation
Unprecedented public support for plastics tax after Treasury consultation
By
Rob Cole
| 20 August 2018 |
HM Treasury has revealed that its call for evidence on how the tax system could be used to reduce plastic waste has received overwhelming public support from individuals, businesses and campaign groups alike.
Glasdon UK launches eBook to cut cup recycling confusion
Glasdon UK launches eBook to cut cup recycling confusion
By
Rob Cole
| 17 August 2018 |
Environmental manufacturer Glasdon UK has launched a new eBook covering on-the-go cup recycling in a bid to increase consumer understanding and increase collections of the problem material.
Aeropowder: The young scientists creating sustainable packaging from waste feathers
Aeropowder: The young scientists creating sustainable packaging from waste feathers
By
Gethin Roberts
| 7 August 2018 |
Resource talks to Aeropowder co-founder Elena Dieckmann about ‘pluumo’, a sustainable alternative to polystyrene packaging made from an unlikely waste source. 
Ecosurety first compliance scheme to join OPRL
Ecosurety first compliance scheme to join OPRL
By
Rob Cole
| 3 August 2018 |
By signing up to the OPRL scheme, Ecosurety hopes to be able to offer its members a fully aligned service on the recyclability and labelling of their packaging.
Compostable cups can now be composted in windrow facilities
By
Gethin Roberts
| 1 August 2018 |
The move, facilitated by compostable packaging company Vegware, means that both hot and cold certified compostable cups and lids are now allowed to be processed in any of the UK’s more than 100 windrow composting facilities
BBC criticised for coverage of oxo-biodegradable plastics
BBC criticised for coverage of oxo-biodegradable plastics
By
Rob Cole
| 26 July 2018 |
Critics have panned the BBC’s coverage of the controversial material, which the EU is in the process of restricting, with naturalist Chris Packham failing to declare his paid position as adviser with an oxo-plastics company during a televised discussion on the material.
Flawed monitoring leading to overestimation of UK packaging recycling, says NAO
Flawed monitoring could lead to overestimation of UK packaging recycling, says NAO
By
Rob Cole
| 23 July 2018 |
A report from the National Audit Office has called the UK’s packaging recycling rates into question, warning that fraud and error in the PRN system are not being properly monitored by Defra and the Environment Agency.
EU pressed to set mandatory recycled plastic content requirement
EU pressed to set mandatory recycled plastic content requirement
By
Kate Dickinson
| 20 July 2018 |
A coalition of 34 European organisations has called on the EU to implement a minimum requirement for recycled plastics in new products. 
Resource Association’s awards celebrate recycling achievements
By
Gethin Roberts
| 18 July 2018 |
The Quality Recognition Award winners were announced at the association’s Annual Lecture in London. 
Future of Welsh circular economy to be discussed at Cardiff seminar
By
Gethin Roberts
| 18 July 2018 |
The seminar will focus on the next steps in Wales’ Towards Zero Waste strategy.
China and EU sign memorandum of understanding on circular economy
By
Gethin Roberts
| 17 July 2018 |
The world’s two largest economies transitioning to circular economy practices could accelerate the adoption of these practices on a global scale.
Global definition of plastics recyclability set to reduce recycling confusion
Global definition of plastics recyclability set to reduce recycling confusion
By
Kate Dickinson
| 13 July 2018 |
Two major groups representing plastics recyclers have developed a global definition of ‘plastics recyclability’ to eliminate confusion about what products can and cannot be recycled.