Outlaw landfill, urge plastic manufacturers
A major plastics trade body has called for a Europe-wide ban on landfill while highlighting the key role of the private sector in driving recycling and recovery innovation.
Archives for May 29, 2011
Palm plantations are endangering biodiversity, say experts
Forest fragmentation driven by demand for palm oil is having a catastrophic effect the level of biodiversity, and may be endangering certain species, according to scientists from the Queen Mary University of London.
Sustainability not just about 'cost savings', says Barilla Group
Paola Barilla, vice president of pasta and bakery group, Barilla, is taking on the presidency of the Italian packaging trade show – IPACK-IMA – in 2012. We caught up with him at Interpack to hear about the group’s approach to sustainable growth.
Meat charging rule changes will hurt but “not destroy” industry - BMPA
New UK rules on meat charging inspection will not destroy the industry but will heap on costs and hit the competitiveness of the sector, said the British Meat Processing Association (BMPA).