European Commission confirms proposals on recycling and reuse of packaging
The European Commission has unveiled its long-awaited proposals on recycling and reuse of packaging.
Under the proposed revision of...
Coca-Cola HBC opens 30,000 tonnes per year PET recycling plant in Italy
A 30,000 tonnes per year recycling plant has been opened by Coca-Cola HBC in Italy.
Following an investment of...
EU Commission set to propose 30% recycled content for plastic bottles by 2030
A 30% recycled content by 2030 requirement for plastic bottles is set to be outlined by the European Commission.
Nespresso to offer paper-based coffee capsules along with existing aluminium pods
Following three years of research and development, Nespresso is to launch paper-based coffee capsules but will retain its existing aluminium pods.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 18 November 2022
The market is all about the PRN/PERN at the moment and that is helping to support what would otherwise be a fragile...
Co-op milk bottles to move to clear HDPE caps
Supermarket retailer Co-op has committed to removing all coloured caps from its milk bottles and will replace them with clear ones instead.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 11 November 2022
There isn't a lot of confidence around in the market at the moment, and there isn't a great deal of consistency either.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 4 November 2022
Fireworks were going off in the PRN/PERN market this week that helped boost the value of certain paper and plastic grades.
Smurfit Kappa expects to drop price of finished goods following fall in value of...
Mill group Smurfit Kappa has said that it would expect that the price of its cardboard and paper packaging will drop following...
Organic retailer Abel & Cole abandoning compostable plastics for more sustainable paper bags
Organic food delivery company Abel & Cole has said it will stop using compostable plastics after seeing evidence that they do not...