Recoup has expanded its in‑house laboratory through significant improvements to its microplastic analysis capabilities. This marks an important development in the organisation’s ability to examine plastics at a far more detailed level, strengthening the evidence base available to industry, researchers, and policymakers.   The enhanced microplastic analysis capability builds on the organisation’s established laboratory services, including recyclability assessments, material id

ChargePoint has announced a new collaboration with Ford Pro in Germany and the UK. The collaboration offers specialised home, depot, and workplace EV charging solutions for Ford’s commercial fleet customers, aimed at lowering the total cost of ownership for fleets of all sizes.   ‘ChargePoint’s customised, scalable solutions deliver fleet operators with operational visibility and improved efficiency,’ said Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. ‘Electric fleets thrive when charging

Local authorities in England can now take advantage of free online resources to help residents recycle packaging more effectively. The resources, which include animations and social media graphics, can be easily downloaded from the Alupro website.  Simpler Recycling comes into force on 31 March 2026. Aimed at boosting recycling rates, the new legislation requires dry materials (glass, metal and plastic) to be collected separately from card and paper, food, garden waste and ge

Climate change is not just reshaping the planet, it is already affecting how people feel about their lives, their health and their financial security, according to a new study from the Universities of Portsmouth and Dundee.    The research shows that prolonged changes in weather linked to climate change, particularly abnormal temperatures, are quietly but significantly undermining people’s mental wellbeing and confidence about their finances, with effects equivalent to losing

DS Smith has announced the first results of its partnership with Apilab, a world leader in bee biomonitoring.    Launched in 2025, the scientific partnership is transforming bees into environmental sentinels at 13 packaging facilities across France. The bees provide early warning signs of changes in their ecosystem.   Apilab has developed a methodology that is AFNOR certified and validated by the European Insignia protocol. The bees forage within a three kilometre radius to c

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