packaging
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.
INX introduces sustainability in washable inks for label market
INX International Ink Co’s new Genesis GS washable inks have been recognised by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for meeting or exceeding the group’s strict testing protocol for washable and recyclable PET shrink sleeve applications.
A disappointing outcome
Following on from last week’s blog focusing on Scotland’s proposed DRS, there was some disappointing news from the Scottish parliament.
MPMA appoints new technical & regulatory affairs manager
Stuart Falconer joins the MPMA team as Brexit and packaging related regulations gather pace.
Update: Scotland’s DRS scheme voted through
The Scottish government has made the decision to go ahead with its planned deposit return scheme (DRS) regulations. The regulations will now be subject to a vote in the Scottish Parliament, after which the scheme will become law. Alupro’s Rick Hindley has commented on the news.
Scottish government “buries head in the sand” with proposed DRS, says Alupro
Alupro is calling for MSPs to vote against the Scottish government’s deposit return scheme regulations, as they are currently drafted, at this week’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee meeting (29 April).
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.
CFUK and Tata Steel launch children’s Packaging Design Challenge
The challenge, launching on 24 April, encourages children aged 15 and under to design and create their own pack which demonstrates packaging’s important role in protecting food and drink.
Growth in 2019 for European tube production
In 2019, the European tube industry managed to expand its overall production despite a difficult economic environment and considerable uncertainty in the markets.
Ball in agreement to acquire Tubex aluminium aerosol packaging plant in Brazil
Ball Corporation has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Tubex Industria E Comercio de Embalagens Ltda, an aluminum aerosol packaging business with a plant near Sao Paolo, Brazil.
KHS to premiere new can packaging system at Interpack
A new can packaging system will form the centre-piece of the KHS booth at this year’s Interpack event in Düsseldorf.
Domino to demonstrate ‘Factory of the Future’ solutions at Interpack
Domino Printing Sciences will appear at Interpack 2020 to demonstrate smart, connected factory solutions for producing customised, on-demand, innovative products.
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.