Could the Plastic Packaging Tax unwrap innovation? – comment
This month saw the ‘Plastic Packaging Tax’ come into effect in the UK. Food packaging expert Neil Hansford considers its…
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Canadian government to invest in produce packaging recycling project
The government aims to reduce packaging waste and increase sustainability for food and produce packaging.
Circular Plastics Taskforce receives state funding in Canada
The collective aims to support projects that will optimise the recycling of all plastic packaging.
US study shows benefit of increasing aluminium can recycling
The move could generate 103,800 jobs in collection, sorting and reprocessing across the US.
Russia seeks suppliers of baby food and dairy product packaging
The country is experiencing supply disruption as foreign suppliers leave its market due to the Ukraine invasion.
Australia announces funding for processing plastic packaging
The country aims to have 70% of its plastic packaging be recyclable or compostable by 2025.
IAI study finds aluminium cans best support circular economy
The data show that more than 70% of the material used in aluminium cans is recycled into new products.