BP&R caught up with Simon Firth, sales manager, Macpac, to discuss the company's approach to sustainable thermoforming, ensuring clarity and quality of the final packaging, and challenges like educating consumers about recycling.
Sam Dix, R&D director at Trexel Inc., dissects Trexel’s expansion into the foamed blow moulding space for consumer packaging in response to challenging new sustainability targets.
To date, the KHS coating of wafer-thin, chemically pure glass on the inside wall of PET bottles was primarily applied to improve the quality and shelf life of sensitive soft drinks and juice.
The UK Government's recent announcement that it collected over £270 million from the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) in its first year sends a strong signal about the country's commitment to tackling plastic waste.
The UK’s expert on recycling labelling, OPRL, has appointed Dr Stewart Davies as its new chair. Davies – who also brings his waste and resources expertise to his role as non-executive board member at the Environment Agency.
Futamura, a manufacturer of sustainable cellulose films, casings, and non-wovens, has announced the recent opening of its cellulose film production line at its European manufacturing plant in Wigton. The company says that this strategic investment.
Packaging consultancy and manufacturing company, Duo has commemorated its 35th anniversary with an event at its premises in Manchester in July. The day provided an opportunity to celebrate employees and reflect on the business’ growth and success sin
The latest report on the climate crisis by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is a sobering reminder of the dire consequences if we don’t drastically address the issue of CO2e in our atmosphere. Professor Edward Kosior of Nextek and
Consumers in North America are increasingly appreciating sustainable packaging options, but not ahead of price and convenience, so shows a McKinsey study that aims to ‘get inside the minds of consumers’ in the US. With the understanding that the pack
