recycling
Styrenics Circular Solutions shows that polystyrene can be mechanically recycled for food contact
A second super-cleaning technology has been successfully tested by the company for food contact mechanical recycling of polystyrene, in collaboration with NGR and Fraunhofer IVV.
Veolia expands plastic recycling operations
Veolia’s UK facilities can now process 100 grades of plastic from industrial, commercial and household sources.
Europeans want more recycling bins in public spaces, poll shows
According to a survey performed by LUCID in association with Every Can Counts, Europeans desire infinitely recyclable packaging, better labelling and more knowledge about what happens to their recyclables.
EU beverage carton recycling rate hits 51%
The latest figures on beverage carton recycling in the EU exceeded 50% for the first time.
Ecolean partners with EcoLine to establish first recycling point in Moscow
Ecolean has signed a new agreement with EcoLine, the leading waste operator in Moscow, to establish a collecting and recycling point that serves over two million consumers.
Manchester Gin introduces recycled glass bottles
Manchester Gin has improved its sustainability by introducing environmentally friendly, recycled glass bottles. The move comes as part of a wider effort from the business to reduce its environmental impact.
Syntegon Technology and Ceflex develop ‘Designing for a Circular Economy Guidelines’
Together with some of Ceflex’s more than 140 industry partners, Syntegon Technology is developing the design guideline for flexible packaging as part of a circular economy roadmap.
Nestlé Waters prioritises sustainability with Henniez bottles
Nestlé Waters has announced that its Swiss Henniez mineral water bottles will now be made from 75% recycled PET plastic, as opposed to the previous 30%.
OPRL appoints Margaret Bates as executive director
As OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) membership and services continue to expand, the organisation has appointed Professor Margaret Bates as its first full time executive director.
New industry alliance promotes the use of paper-based packaging
A new industry alliance to boost the contribution of paper-based packaging in a circular and sustainable economy has been set up by the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI).
Survey highlights consumer demand for sustainable packaging
According to Ball Corporation’s 2019 Consumer Survey, 73% of the respondents said they would choose environmentally friendly containers if they had a choice.
Hi-Cone launches RingCycles made with 50% recycled plastics
As part of its goal to eliminate 100% of current virgin plastic-based ring carriers from its product portfolio by the end of 2020, Hi-Cone is launching RingCycles – a multi-packaging solution that contains +50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.
Quorn Foods switches to white trays
Quorn Foods is removing more than 297 tonnes of black plastic packaging from its supply chain by switching to trays from Bebo.
Coca-Cola European Partners sets new sustainable packaging goals
Coca-Cola has unveiled its first ever sample bottle made using recovered and recycled marine plastics, demonstrating that one day, even ocean debris could be used in recycled packaging for food or drinks.