Entry deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 have announced an extension to the entry deadline for all seven award categories until Friday March...
Waitrose and Müller to ditch coloured milk caps in new trial
MÜLLER has partnered with Waitrose as part of a trial to scrap the blue, green and red caps used to signify the fat contents...
Aldi to move own-brand wipes to plant-based material
ALDI has announced it is to remove single-use plastic from all its own-brand wipes by the summer.
The supermarket will switch the lines to biodegradable 100%...
Trade body launches new website to highlight benefits of cans
CAN Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK, has confirmed the launch of a new website designed to communicate the...
Waitrose launches wrap-free flower bouquets
WAITROSE is to launch two wrap-free flower bouquets this Mother's Day as part of its commitment to reduce its impact on the environment.
Both bouquets...
Construction begins of ‘UK’s largest aluminium packaging plant’
CONSTRUCTION is underway at Ball Corporation’s new can-making factory at the SEGRO Park Kettering Gateway.
Local and government leaders, including North Northamptonshire MP Philip Hollobone,...
Manchester City unveils QR code recycling system
MANCHESTER City is to launch a new scheme at the upcoming Manchester derby which will reward fans for recycling plastic bottles at games.
Rolled out...
Compostable packaging specialists announce collaboration
POLAND-based flexible packaging converter SILBO has teamed up with compostable packaging specialist TIPA on a new sustainable solution.
SILBO produces film-based packaging with compostable water-based...
Scottish businesses urged to withdraw from trading with Russia
THE Scottish Government has urged businesses in Scotland to withdraw from trading with Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine.
Kate Forbes, finance and economy secretary,...
War in Ukraine could lead to packaging supply chain issues
THE Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has warned that it 'anticipates' companies will experience supply chain issues with packaging as a result of the...
