recycling
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.
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.
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