environment
Alupro launches campaign to educate primary pupils about recycling
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the launch of its 2020 primary education programme.
Tata Steel makes further commitment to responsible steelmaking
Tata Steel has announced it has joined forces with global steel-making standards organisation ResponsibleSteel.
Ardagh signs commitment letter to Science-Based Targets initiative
Ardagh has committed to set science-based targets through a project that aims to encourage corporate climate action for a low-carbon economy.
INX International reinforces its commitment to sustainability
INX Europe’s decision to join Ceflex, the European-based flexible packaging consortium, last month represents the latest example of how the company has enhanced its support of a two decade long commitment to sustainable and Corporate Social Responsibility practices.
Sun Chemical organises strategic committee to drive sustainability in packaging market
Sun Chemical has organised a Corporate Sustainability Committee comprised of eight executive leaders to further strengthen its approach in addressing the sustainability needs of the packaging industry.
Crown accelerates sustainability commitments with launch of Twentyby30 programme
Crown Holdings’ new global initiative establishes twenty ambitious environmental, social and governance goals to be achieved by or before 2030.
Ball signs agreements to strengthen 100% European renewable energy goals
Ball Corporation has executed two virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) in Europe for a total of 93.4 megawatts (MW) of additional wind energy.
Alupro comments on report calling for UK to commit to energy from waste recovery
Policy Connect’s new report suggests that adopting the ‘Scandinavian’ approach would unlock billions of pounds of private investment and generate low carbon heat for half a million homes in the UK.
Trivium Packaging reinforces environmental performance with ISO certifications
Trivium Packaging’s manufacturing facilities in La Flêche and Moëlan, France, have again achieved the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) 14001 certification.
New poll shows Brits supporting an ‘all-in’ DRS
A new landmark poll has revealed that people in the UK will support an ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme model with a variable deposit.
CanO Water launches Instagram initiative for World Oceans Day
Environmentally-conscious water brand, CanO Water, has launched an initiative to mark World Oceans Day 2020 (8 June), empowering the general public to help clean UK beaches of plastic with a few taps of a screen, while in lockdown.
Have you been recycle-shamed?
There was an interesting survey to emerge from the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) recently, where nearly half of UK parents were said to be shamed by their children for poor recycling practices. Are you one of them?
New UK study shows nearly half of parents shamed by their children for poor recycling practises
A poll of 2,000 parents of school-aged children, conducted by the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), found that 41% believe it is really their children who drive recycling and sustainability attitudes at home.
New report finds majority of consumers willing to pay more for sustainable packaging
The report, developed in partnership with Boston Consulting Group, surveyed participants for their preferences related to sustainable packaging, along with their willingness to pay more for products with environmentally friendly packaging.