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UK government consider reforming plastic packaging tax to raise funding for chemical recycling innovations
UK – The UK Government has proposed a reform of the Plastic Packaging Tax, which was introduced in April 2022, arguing that changes to the…
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Aldi scraps glass and metal components from pump of its own-label handwash in a bid to reduce packaging waste
UK – Multinational discount supermarket chain, Aldi has removed the glass and metal components from the pumps, making its handwash packaging fully recyclable at home.…
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Macfarlane Group bolsters portfolio with acquisition of protective packaging distributor Gottlieb
UK – Glasgow-based supplier of protective packaging products Macfarlane Group has announced the acquisition of protective packaging supplier Gottlieb Packaging Materials (Gottlieb). The transaction is…
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DS Smith opens innovative combined heat and power plant at its Kent mill
UK – British fiber-based packaging supplier DS Smith and European energy company E.ON have unveiled a new state-of-the-art combined heat and power (CHP) plant at…
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INEOS, Hosakawa Alpine develop recyclable flexible film with over 50% recycled plastic waste
UK – British chemicals company INEOS has launched its ultra-thin, rigid film for recyclable flexible packaging products, made from more than 50% recycled plastic. According…
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Sonoco reports strong first quarter FY23 results, surpasses estimates
USA – Sustainable packaging provider Sonoco has reported an operating profit of US$230 million in the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal year 2023 (FY23), up…
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Mondi develops protector bag ExpandForm for rollpacking mattresses
UK – Paper and packaging company, Mondi has created a new paperbag solution called Protector Bag ExpandForm, which comes with an expandable feature to rollpack…
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Marks & Spencer rolls out new recyclable packaging for rice, grains and pulses to cut down on plastics
UK – British multinational retailer, Marks & Spencer (M&S) has rolled out new recyclable packaging across its rice, grains, and pulses range as part of…
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Biffa strengthens plastic recycling division with acquisition of stake in Esterpet
UK – British waste management company Biffa has bought a stake in North Yorkshire-based PET plastic recycler, Esterpet Ltd., strengthening its recycling division. In addition…
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Tesco switches to ‘best before’ dates on its yogurt packs to cut down on food waste
UK – British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer, Tesco has announced plans to remove ‘use by’ from all its yogurt packs and replace it…