Sustainability
Domino Printing Sciences expands ink sample testing facilities
Domino Printing Sciences has expanded both its ink sample testing facilities and pre-sales team, in order to stay on top of recyclability demands for packaging materials.
The effect of greener living on consumer habits
Recent YouGov research has revealed that consumers are changing their shopping and eating habits in order to reduce their carbon footprint, with 61% of Brits believing climate change to be the largest threat to civilisation.
Trivium to launch digital colour proofing at ADF 2020
Trivium Packaging will be launching its Digital Colour Proofing (DCP) concept at the Aerosol and Dispensing Forum (ADF) in January 2020.
BAMA announces appointment of new Vice Chair
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has appointed Peter Watmough, global detection products manager at Cascade Technologies, a division of Emerson Automation Solutions, as vice-chair of the Association.
Canpack Group joins UN Global Compact
The Canpack Group has joined the UN Global Compact, as part of its sustainable development strategy and corporate culture.
Revealed: the worst areas of the UK for metal recycling
The nation’s worst offending areas for not recycling metal have been revealed, with approximately one in five Brits admitting they rarely or never recycle household metal.
Vita Coco certified B Corp
Coconut water brand, Vita Coco EU, has been certified as a registered B Corporation. It was recognised for its investments in local farms and educational programmes around the world.
Alupro responds to latest Scottish DRS report
A new report published by the Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee calls for the Scottish Government to ensure that the scheme is “accessible and available to all”.
OPRL appoints Margaret Bates as executive director
As OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) membership and services continue to expand, the organisation has appointed Professor Margaret Bates as its first full time executive director.
Sun Chemical releases 2018 Sustainability Report
Sun Chemical’ 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report focuses on how its commitment to sustainability has led to new products and services that help customers improve their eco-efficiency goals.
Co-op campaigns for foil recycling to increase
UK supermarket Co-op has launched a campaign to prevent tonnes of aluminium getting unnecessarily sent to landfill over the Christmas period.
Survey highlights consumer demand for sustainable packaging
According to Ball Corporation’s 2019 Consumer Survey, 73% of the respondents said they would choose environmentally friendly containers if they had a choice.
DRS scheme could result in extra plastic bottles
Aluminium packaging recycling body, Alupro, has urged caution to avoid unintended consequences of a Deposit Return Scheme
Alupro joins OPRL as a guarantor
Alupro is joining OPRL’s guarantors to add aluminium packaging recycling to the partnership of paper and card, cartons and plastic packaging recycling organisations