Aug 28, 2014 | Recycling, Reuse and Waste
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has celebrated its 25th anniversary. It was formed in 1989 following the merger of two separated organisations, Aluminium Foil Container Manufacturers Association and Aluminium Can Recycling Organisation. Since...
Jul 17, 2014 | Eco Echo, Recycling, Reuse and Waste
Forth Ports and SITA UK have announced a long-term partnership that will see the creation of a major recycling and resource hub based at the Forth-owned Port of Tilbury on the River Thames. As part of the partnership, SITA UK has acquired Nordic Recycling from Forth...
Jul 16, 2014 | GENERAL, Manufacturing
A partnership deal has been signed between Smurfit Kappa and supply chain engineers ESTL to cut down on the amount of packaging and supply chain waste. The partners will work together to help brand owners to develop the most innovative and cost-effective packaging...
Jul 15, 2014 | Eco Echo, Recycling, Reuse and Waste
The disjointed way recycling is organised across the UK means we are losing an estimated £1.7 billion in material and reuse value each year, according to a report from the Circular Economy Task Force. According to the report, Waste Opportunities: Smarter Systems for...
Jul 15, 2014 | Eco Echo, Recycling, Reuse and Waste
Data published by WRAP has shown that 8.3 billion thin-gauge (single use) carrier bags were used by supermarket customers in 2013. This represents an increase of 3.2 per cent compared with 2012 when 8.1 billion bags were used. However, compared to 2006 when 12.2...
