All articles by Jessica Paige

PFP invests £15m in start-up Polymateria to tackle plastic pollution

European investment platform Planet First Partners (PFP) has invested £15m in British technology start-up company Polymateria to roll out its…
Are oxo-biodegradable plastics bad for the environment?

Oxo-Biodegradable Plastics Bad for the Environment Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association (OPA) chairman Michael Stephen has said that he was disinvited to…
Tesco partners with Loop to trial refillable containers

UK supermarket Tesco has partnered with TerraCycle waste management subsidiary Loop to launch a trial which delivers products in reusable…
How Covid-19 has shifted sustainable packaging perceptions

Early in the pandemic, uncertainty about how the virus spread meant that sustainability took a back seat. Consumers were concerned…
Paper vs Glass: Which is the most eco-friendly material for bottles?

Paper vs. Glass Bottles: The Eco-Friendly Showdown Today, UK-based sustainable packaging company Frugalpac announced the launch of Frugal Bottle, a…

International Women in Engineering Day: Interview with Amcor Engineers

Today marks International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), an annual event founded in 2014 to celebrate the achievements of women…
What is the new US Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act?

US Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act: Impact on the Packaging Industry The Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act will…
DS Smith and Multivac partner to produce MAP plastic alternative

UK-based consumer packaging specialist DS Smith and packaging service provider Multivac have partnered to create modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) solution…
Covid-19: effect on packaging companies and post-pandemic plans

The report, ‘Sector is less susceptible, but not immune, to coronavirus disruptions’, also found that food, beverage and pharmaceutical packaging…
How PFC tackles plastic pollution in South Asia: Andrew Almack Q&A

Plastic waste is a concern for many businesses, especially in the packaging industry where the use of plastic is strongly…