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Strategy will focus on communicating how recycling systems work

Defra packaging strategy to focus on PRN system

The government's upcoming packaging strategy is set to include a refocusing of targets to deliver better environmental benefits and better communication of how recycling systems work and are funded through the packaging recovery note (PRN) system.

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AstraZeneca to cut jobs in packaging rejig

AstraZeneca, the pharmaceutical manufacturer, is to axe 1,400 across Europe as it restructures its packaging...

British Glass hits back at Sidel research

British Glass has blasted Sidel's life-cycle analysis on beer packaging as "yet another example of greenwash"...

A&R Carton buys stake in SP Containers

A&R Carton, the Swedish folding carton supplier, has acquired a 33% stake in Rotherham-based Speciality...

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Soap Box - Do the Packaging Waste Regulations work?

This week, Soap Box wants the industry's views on the Producer Responsibility (Packaging Waste) Regulations.

The new cold war

Fresh, innovative packaging formats and inventive design are fuelling growth in the market for cold...

UK Packaging Awards 2008 - Book of the Night

The UK Packaging Awards 2008 were celebrated at a glamorous event at the start of November. Here we...

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Equipment

KBA posts a lower Q3 profit in face of economic gloom

KBA, the German packaging printing press manufacturer, is to axe 600 staff after the recent economic...

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Packs & Closures

Amcor develops steam venting packs

Amcor Flexibles has supplied its ProtectValve steam venting system to potato grower and packaging company...

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