17 September 2024 Cork-based waterproof coating for fibre food packaging The cork of oak and beech trees is being used to produce a multifunctional coating for fibre-based food packaging.
16 September 2024 3D printing a natural-material flooring panel A 3D-printed, single-piece of natural-material floor panel is strong enough to replace construction materials like steel, say designers in the USA.
16 September 2024 Trade body warns of loss of tin cans from EPR packaging scheme The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) fears metal packaging costs will increase.
13 September 2024 Plan to secure industrial future of Grangemouth as oil refinery ends The UK and Scottish Governments have responded to Petroineos’ decision to close Grangemouth oil refinery.
12 September 2024 Zero-waste economy needs ‘clear policy pathway’ In an open letter to the UK Government, SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, outlines its recommendations to meet environmental targets.
12 September 2024 Case for global learning – a pathway to responsible mining? The initiative calls for learning about the wider world to be higher profile across education.