recycling
Public calling for increased plastics recycling in the UK
New research shows that 91% of UK adults believe the importance of increasing the amount we recycle will grow over the next five years and that the key area to focus our efforts on is plastics recycling.
Another year of environmental improvement for UK dairy processors
Dairy UK’s 11th annual Benchmarking Survey once again shows dairy processor achievements in improving environmental performance.
Ecolean establishes 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.
Müller secures long-term partnership with Biffa to drive down plastic use
Müller has secured a long term partnership with Biffa, which allows the dairy company to meet increased demand for packaging made from recycled materials.
Emsur and Coexpan develop easy-to-recycle yogurt pots
Emsur Argentina has partnered up with Coexpan Chile to develop a removable banderole (label) which can be pulled off pots without leaving any residue, making it easier for consumers to recycle.
Recycling yogurt cups in Germany
Ineos Styrolution has started a project with the Theo Müller Group for the recycling of polystyrene yogurt cups in Germany.
Candia chooses SIG’s plant-based carton
SIG’s SIGnature Pack 100, the world’s only aluminium-free aseptic carton pack with polymers linked to plant-based renewable material, is being launched in France for the first time by Candia.
SIG promotes recycling in Brazil
Carton packaging provider, SIG, has launched an initiative with social enterprise SO+MA House Brazil to promote recycling in the country.
Arla adds renewable packaging
By the end of the year, across six European countries, Arla is making 600 million fresh milk cartons renewable and 560 million yogurt pots recyclable, cutting 7,330 tonnes of carbon.
Nestlé and Veolia join forces to tackle plastic waste
Nestlé and Veolia, the world’s leading resource management company, will collaborate on the collection, sorting and recycling of waste plastic material.
WRAP and OPRL announce strategic partnership
WRAP and OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) will work together towards meeting the UK’s recycling targets.
Trials will help industry reduce packaging waste, says ULMA
The packaging industry must keep an open mind and invest in sustainable ways to reduce materials waste, but it will be an ongoing process – says an industry spokesperson.
Ten years of OPRL
Founded in 2009 by a group of retailers and brands, the On-Pack Recycling Label celebrates a decade of recycling advice, as public readiness for radical action reaches tipping point.
Müller reveals new lighter milk bottle caps
Dairy brand Müller, has revealed a new lightweight recyclable milk cap, which uses 13% less plastic material.