IBM researchers develop VolCat recycling process to breathe new life into old plastic

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

12 Feb 19

IBM researchers have developed a new recycling process, dubbed VolCat, which digests certain plastics into a substance that…

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UK’s Biffa gets planning approval for plastics recycling facility in Durham

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

07 Feb 19

UK’s recycling and waste management provider Biffa has secured planning approval from Durham County Council for plastics recycling…

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Amcor launches Genesis in-store recyclable laminate solution

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

07 Feb 19

Flexible packaging solutions provider Amcor has introduced a new in-store recyclable laminate solution, dubbed Genesis, for consumer goods…

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Keep Scotland Beautiful launches single-use cup recycling initiative

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

01 Feb 19

Scottish environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has launched a trial initiative in Glasgow to restrict single-use cups.

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Viridor renews recycling contract with UK’s Suffolk County Council

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

29 Jan 19

Recycling firm Viridor has renewed contract with UK-based Suffolk County Council for the mixed dry recyclate.

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Iceland installs Northern Ireland’s first reverse vending machine

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

29 Jan 19

UK-based frozen food retailer Iceland has extended its deposit return scheme (DRS) trial for drinks packaging, by introducing…

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Vinventions to pilot world’s first circular wine closure recycling initiative

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

29 Jan 19

Wine closure solutions provider Vinventions is revolutionizing recycling, giving corks endless circles of life as new closures.

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PVH joins How2Recycle program

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

28 Jan 19

PVH], one of the world’s largest apparel companies and owner of iconic brands including CALVIN KLEIN, TOMMY HILFIGER,…

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Mondelēz joins innovative Loop Platform to reduce packaging waste with Milka Biscuits

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

25 Jan 19

Mondelēz International has joined the Loop initiative, founded by recycling leader TerraCycle, which aims to tackle packaging waste…

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UPS Packaging Design and Testing enables launch of first-of-its-kind reusable consumer packaging solution

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

25 Jan 19

UPS has joined the coalition of the world’s largest consumer product companies and international recycling leader TerraCycle to…

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