Purple Planet Packaging and Green Rock Manufacturing Group create partnership to develop plastic-free cups
by Amy Power | Nov 22, 2023 | Industry News
Purple Planet Packaging, a Coventry-based packaging company, has partnered with Green Rock Manufacturing Group with the aim of helping Green Rock create its own Planetware products. This product will be produced in the form of a 100% recyclable and compostable...
Scientist forms company focused on recycling used lab equipment
by Amy Power | Nov 22, 2023 | Industry News
Dr. Helen Liang, a University of Bath graduate, recently founded a first-of-its kind company called LabCycle, whose predominant focus is to develop recycling technology for used lab equipment. The new facility which is now open and ready to recycle plastic waste from...
Albert Heijn to become the first supermarket chain to use Avantium’s PEF packaging for own-brand products
by Amy Power | Nov 22, 2023 | Industry News
Albert Heijn, a supermarket chain, have made an agreement with Avantium N.V., a technology company focused on sustainable chemistry, which involves Albert Heijn stocking own brand products packaged in Avantium’s innovative alternative packaging. This transition to...
REWE partners with Miwa over the use of waste-reducing packaging within its shops
by Amy Power | Nov 21, 2023 | Industry News
REWE is one of Germany’s largest retail chains and they have recently decided to form a partnership with Czech’s start-up company, Miwa, in order to trial Miwa’s packaging waste reduction solutions. Miwa and REWE’s packaging preferences combine perfectly as Miwa’s...Recent Posts
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