Packaging concerns driving brand switching across Europe
11 March 2026
More than one in three European consumers have switched brands because of concerns about packaging, according to new research from cartonboard packaging industry association Pro…
recycling
Amcor invests in new production line for recycle-ready films
5 March 2026
Amcor has invested in a new production line at its Amcor Flexibles site in Lugo di Vicenza, Italy, as part of efforts to expand production…
Innovia introduces recyclable produce packaging film
4 March 2026
Innovia Films has announced the launch of P2G, a clear biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film developed for flow wrap applications in fresh produce packaging, including…
Recoup bolsters Board with Adrian Whyle
28 January 2026
UK plastic recycling charity Recoup has appointed of Adrian Whyle as vice chair of its Board, taking the role over from Glyn Staines who steps…
UCL awarded cup recycling research grant
16 December 2025
The National Cup Recycling Scheme has awarded more than £44,000 in funding to the Centre for Behaviour Change at University College London (UCL) as the…
Coveris advances No Waste strategy with ReCover Paper
17 October 2025
Coveris has expanded its ReCover recycling division by integrating ReCover Paper, combining its paper and plastic recycling capabilities under a single platform.
RDM Group reports progress toward 2030 sustainability goals
15 October 2025
RDM Group has released its 2024 Sustainability Booklet, outlining progress made in the first five years of its sustainability plan and against the targets linked…
Taghleef unveils detachable IML film for recycling
9 September 2025
Taghleef Industries has introduced a new in-mold label (IML) film technology designed to improve the recyclability of rigid polypropylene (PP) packaging.
Easy disposal
17 June 2025
Substrate suppliers are responding to current needs and helping define the next generation of packaging possibilities by ensuring material performance keeps pace with press innovation.…
Herma addresses HDPE packaging recycling
12 June 2025
Herma has had three wash off self-adhesive label materials for HDPE packaging certified by the cyclos-HTP Institute.
Amcor and Fedrigoni partner on recycle-ready flexible packaging
8 April 2025
Amcor has partnered with Fedrigoni to develop a “groundbreaking”, recycle-ready flexible packaging solution for wet wipes - combining Amcor’s AmPrima Plus flow wraps with Fedrigoni’s…
Nextek and Coveris collaborate on flexible film mechanical recycling
18 March 2025
Nextek and Coveris have formed a partnership to convert post-consumer polyolefin (PE & PP) packaging waste into high-quality food-grade recycled resins and films.
Packaging EPR recycling standards welcomed by UK sector
6 January 2025
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has introduced a recyclability assessment methodology (RAM) for liable producers who supply household packaging, effective…
Recoup survey outlines ‘monumental’ plastic recycling challenge
17 December 2024
Recoup has launched its annual UK Household Plastic Packaging Collection Survey, which has outlined the ‘monumental’ scale of the challenge facing the UK recycling sector.
Polytag and Re-Gen look to transform the recycling sector
16 December 2024
Polytag has partnered with recycling and waste management company Re-Gen, installing a Plastic Detection Unit installed at its material recovery facility enabling the site to…