On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
Crisp Malt and TerraCycle have launched the Freight Recycling Programme, which seeks to help brewers and distilleries recycle plastic malt sacks in bulk.
Aldi is trialling a blister pack recycling scheme for its own-label medicines, encouraging consumers to return the plastic and aluminium to be recycled by TerraCycle.
TerraCycle is launching its Zero Waste Bag for ‘hard to recycle’ products such as crisp packets and cosmetic packaging. Once filled, the bag can be returned to TerraCycle to process the waste into new materials for reuse in an effort to keep recyclable materials away from landfill and incineration.
Walmart and P&G, in partnership with TerraCycle, will now offer free in-store recycling collection for empty hair care, skincare & cosmetic packaging at 25 Walmart locations.
TerraCycle and Evreka, a company specialising in waste management tracking, have developed a waste management technology that uses real-time data to optimise collection operations across the former’s waste streams.
Loop is partnering with Lyreco on a proof-of-concept trial that will see hand soap and hand sanitisers for offices being sold in bespoke reusable packaging.
TerraCycle has partnered with biopharmaceutical company Sanofi, the maker of Buscopan and Dulcolax, to launch a new initiative that allows consumers to recycle their empty medicine blister packs.
The Carrefour group and Loop have joined forces to offer consumers a "zero waste" experience utilizing reusable and returnable packaging. Already available online, the Loop experience is now being extended in-store.
This summer the Loop zero waste shopping platform expanded to another geography, partnering with Tesco to launch a pilot e-commerce programme in the UK. Tim Sykes spoke to the retail giant’s James Bull and Giles Bolton.
In the last edition of our interview series with the finalists of the 2020 Sustainability Awards, we speak with TerraCycle about the reusable, durable tote bag it uses for its Loop platform.
