Canon has announced the EMEA launch of its groundbreaking Raman plastic analyser, the TR-A100. The innovative Raman plastic sorting equipment is available now, bringing advanced material identification technology to Europe. It significantly advances the company’s commitment to a circular economy by maximising material recycling across the region.    Effective plastic recycling requires high material purity, meaning materials like ABS and polypropylene (PP) must be accurately

Glass Futures has become the latest organisation to join ResponsibleGlass, the international coalition working to accelerate low carbon, transparent, and responsible practices across the global glass value chain.   ResponsibleGlass, the newly formed international multi-stakeholder not for profit standards and certification programme for the responsible  low carbon production of glass, is looking to help drive down carbon emissions, increase supply chain transparency and accel

An ambitious project aimed at optimising low energy processing of cultivated kelp to create a liquid bio-stimulant and animal feed supplement is closer to commercialisation after exceeding its initial targets in controlled field trials.   The project, called ‘Optimising low energy extraction of kelp for soil and livestock nutrition’ (or Low Energy Kelp), is funded by Innovate UK and builds on previous feasibility studies to optimise the liquid extraction and ensiling of kelp,

With the launch of the new table cover material Velviq, Duni Group takes the next step in developing sustainable solutions for table settings in restaurants, hotels and catering. Velviq is FSC certified and based on responsibly sourced wood based raw material. It also features a resource conscious design, meaning less material per cover compared with heavier alternatives.    Velviq uses FSC certified, wood based raw material from forestry operations that meet requirements for

Quality Freight Services Limited, a Yorkshire based, UK owned freight forwarder, has announced significant progress in its ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable growth. Driven by a company wide mission to reduce its footprint while increasing positive social impact, the organisation has achieved key milestones that put it ahead of its long term ESG goals.   Since beginning the project, Quality Freight Services has accelerated initiatives across ca

The first of 71 Believ electric vehicle (EV) charge points has gone live at Leeds City Council, marking a major milestone in the partnership that has been fully funded by the charge point operator (CPO). It is designed to support residents, visitors and businesses in the transition to cleaner, more sustainable transport.   The wider rollout will continue throughout early 2026, and will see a mix of fast chargers for long stay and overnight charging and rapid chargers for quic

Isabelle Evans, a year 8 pupil from St Mary’s School in Cambridge, has been announced as the winner of a national competition organised by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro).    Part of an educational programme to help KS3 school children improve their knowledge about sustainability and waste management, ‘Bin-fluencers’ invited pupils from all four corners of the UK to come up with eye catching artwork for a recycling bin to encourage their classmates to

A growing disconnect between farmers and the wider food supply chain has been highlighted by new research, which shows 92% of farmers say their sustainability efforts go unrecognised.    Despite this, the research found that 61% of farmers are willing to make significant changes to how their businesses operate, while already implementing an average of eight sustainable practices on farm.    The findings come from Pinstone Pulse, a new insight tracker from specialist PR and co

Polytag, together with Sherbourne Recycling, has announced the successful commissioning of an advanced Polytag detection system at Sherbourne's facility in Coventry.   This installation expands the reach of the Ecotrace programme, a significant industry backed effort focused on improving visibility and accountability in packaging recycling. The new system bolsters the network capabilities required for comprehensive, barcode level monitoring of recycled packaging materials. Th

Zeus Group, one of Europe’s fastest growing packaging companies, together with SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the home of Cork Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), have announced a new long term sustainable partnership. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the delivery of practical, measurable sustainability solutions at one of Ireland’s leading sporting venues.   The partnership was officially launched at the Cork versus Tipperary Allianz League fixture on Saturday

The Awarding Ceremony of the tenth edition of the European Paper Recycling Awards took place on 4 February at the European Parliament Brussels and was hosted by MEP Jeannette Baljeu.   Every two years, the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC) distinguishes European projects, initiatives or campaigns that change the way Europeans recycle. Projects that support society, industry, and public institutions in reaching ever higher paper recycling rates. The ceremony awards the w

Linxon has confirmed its long term commitment to the transformation of Scotland’s transmission network as it officially opens its first office in Scotland. The new office, located on Bothwell Street, in Glasgow, will serve as a key base for the company’s work with Scotland’s two transmission operators, SSEN Transmission and SP Energy Networks.   Together, the two transmission operators are investing around £34 billion over the next five years, to deliver the critical grid inf

Well over half (56%) of UK IT decision makers say their organisations struggle to accurately measure the emissions generated by AI workloads, creating a major barrier to understanding and proving AI’s role in meeting environmental targets. This is according to new research from leading global data centre service provider, Telehouse Europe.   The measurement challenge comes despite widespread confidence in AI’s role in supporting sustainability goals. Nearly nine in ten (89%)

International flexible packaging manufacturer Korozo Group has published its 2024 sustainability report, which is now available to download.   The group’s sustainability report provides transparent, structured and verifiable information about how sustainability is integrated into its business strategy, governance model and operational practices and reflects its long term value creation approach in line with internationally recognised reporting standards.   CEO Adam Barnett sa

SCA delivered a total of 93.2 million seedlings in 2025. Of these, 49.2 million went to private forest owners, while the remainder were planted in the company’s own forests. Roughly every fourth seedling planted in Swedish forests comes from SCA.   ‘This means that our operations are the source of roughly 25% of the major climate benefits created in Swedish forests each year through new trees. The foundation for growing forests, which bind large amounts of carbon, is that mat