recycling
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.
School ‘eco-canteen’ gives used cartons new lease of life
SIG is showcasing how waste can be turned into something useful through an ‘eco-canteen’ made almost entirely from used beverage cartons.
Research reveals widespread support for plastic packaging tax
More than half of consumers in the UK and a third in the US are in favour of a tax on all plastic packaging on food products, new research has shown.
Tine cooperation agreement with packager
Norway’s largest dairy Tine has entered a strategic cooperation agreement with RPC Superfos, RPC Kambo and RPC Bebo.
Fonterra Milk for Schools programme celebrates 5th anniversary
As the Fonterra Milk for Schools programme enters its fifth year, Richie McCaw will help mark the milestone with a series of special helicopter milk runs to schools in New Zealand.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients
Dairy UK welcomes 25 Year Environment Plan
Dairy UK has welcomed the publication of the government’s 25 Year Environment Plan and supports its aim to deliver an environmentally sustainable future.
What’s in your waste stream?
The issue of where our waste is going is gaining ground as China refuses to take the world’s waste and burn it in a bid to clean up its own environment.
ADBA says green gas can help Scotland meet energy goals
According to the UK’s trade body for anaerobic digestion (AD), green gas can make a key contribution to meeting the goals set out in Scotland’s first ever Energy Strategy.
Climate change and cheese
Welcome to 2018! I did eat too much cheese but it was quality – Tunworth is a particularly notable one. Also had a fair bit of creamy Lancashire as I was in the neighbourhood up in Preston.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients
UK dairy shows energy efficiency
Recently published results from the Environment Agency in the Climate Change Agreement biennial progress report show that the dairy sector has achieved an 18.05% energy efficiency improvement since 2008.
Packaging on show
This week I am starting my working week off in Düsseldorf. This is the home of Interpack, the once every three-year packaging colossus that takes over the trade showgrounds in that German city. I expect to visit many stands and look at many machines, ranging from bulk bag filling to packaging for shelf units.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients, Packaging
Only half of children are drinking milk at primary school, says Tetra Pak
Tetra Pak research has revealed that 55% of primary aged children in the UK are currently drinking milk at school, with consumption levels declining further amongst pre-schoolers and especially in children aged nine and older.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients, Packaging