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Tesco Introduces ‘Pillow Packs’ For Fresh Mince SKUs

UK retailer Tesco has introduced ‘pillow packs’ for fresh mince, replacing the traditional tray/top wrap pack.

Earth Action Calls For Urgent Efforts On Plastic Waste On 'Plastic Overshoot Day'

Today, 28 July, is 'Plastic Overshoot Day', the point of the year where the amount of plastic waste generated exceeds the world’s capacity to manage...

Elopak's Thomas Körmendi On How Cartons Can Be A Catalyst For Plastic Reduction

UN climate negotiators should focus on reducing plastic consumption. Beverage cartons are one way to do this, says Thomas Körmendi.

UK Councils Call For Ban On Disposable Vapes By 2024

Councils in England and Wales have called on the UK government to ban the sale of single use vapes by 2024 on both environmental and health grounds.

Arla Foods Explores Fibre-Based Caps For Milk Cartons

Arla Foods has announced it is teaming up with Blue Ocean Closures in a formal partnership to create a fibre-based cap for its milk cartons.

ALPLA Expands Recycling Capabilities In Poland

Packaging firm ALPLA has announced the expansion of its recycling plant in Radomsko, Poland, with the production capacity of food-grade PET recycling mater...

Recyclability Now A 'Must-Have' For European Consumers, Study Finds

A majority (84%) of European consumers seek recycling instructions on packaged products, while 60% say that recyclability instructions and sustainability l...

Could Label-Free PET Packaging Usher In A Recycling Revolution?

Amidst an increasing backlash against flexible plastics, due the challenges involved in recycling these materials, some manufacturers are looking to labell...