2:30 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Statement
DRS: Scottish Grocers’ Federation issues pre-action letter to Circularity Scotland
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) issued a pre-action letter to Circularity Scotland Limited (CSL), who were appointed by Scottish Government in 2021 to administer Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). SGF are representing the largest group of Return Point Operators in ...
2:15 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Research
Portsmouth: Students dedicated to finding solutions to marine pollution
Five PhD students, each funded for four years, will soon start exploring the complex problem of marine pollution from plastic packaging. This innovative research programme at the University of Portsmouth is being supported by UK based material technologies company Aquapak. It aims to ...
1:50 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Exhibition
“Reduce, reuse, recycle”: Greiner Packaging presents targeted solutions at FachPack 2022
Greiner Packaging will showcase its latest product developments in line with all three elements of the “reduce, reuse, recycle” principle at FachPack from September 27 to 29. Food packaging made of r-PET and the self-separating cardboard-plastic cup K3® r100 will be among the ...
5:70 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Call for EU Action
SMEs in the beverage industry call for a fairer access to recycled PET
In the EU, recycled PET is becoming almost as rare and expensive as white truffles or gold. The reason is everybody wants qualitative recycled PET from beverage bottles, and the demand significantly exceeds the offer.
1:35 min
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Study
The Ocean Cleanup: Over 75% of plastic in Great Pacific Garbage Patch originates from fishing
Study in ‘Scientific Reports’ indicates 75% to 86% of GPGP plastic attributable to offshore fishing and aquaculture activities Majority of GPGP fishing gear originates from the US, China, Japan and the Korean Peninsula Results emphasize the essential role of the fishing industry ...