Preliminary figures indicate record year for aluminium packaging recycling
PRELIMINARY figures released by the Environment Agency indicate that 2020 was a record year in the UK for the volume of aluminium packaging collected...
Scottish island stores to receive funding to introduce reusable packaging options
A fund has been launched to help introduce more reusable packaging options in stores across the Scottish islands.
Backed by the Scottish Government and European...
Brupac unveils new recyclable in-cup drinks packaging solution
IN-CUP drinks specialist Brupac has announced it is to use Greiner Packaging's K3 cardboard-plastic packaging for its 12oz in-cup drinks range.
The firm said that...
New group vows to reinforce standards for paper straws
A number of stakeholders from across the paper straw supply chain have founded a new charter of trust for compliance standards relating to all...
Sustainable solutions drive PFF growth and help meet environmental aspirations
INDEPENDENT food packaging specialist PFF is helping companies throughout the UK to reduce their carbon footprint by providing sustainable solutions.
The business works with supermarkets,...
Scottish space firm launches merchandise in sustainable packaging
THE firm behind Scotland's first commercial rocket launch has unveiled merchandise packed in eco-friendly packaging.
Edinburgh-headquartered Skyrora said that profits from sales will go towards...
Study finds pandemic causing consumers to avoid unpackaged produce
THE Covid-19 pandemic is making consumers less likely to purchase unpackaged produce, according to new research from Divert.
A survey of 250 shoppers from the waste...
‘Forever chemicals’ found in some UK fast food packaging
THE use of 'persistent' and 'health-harming' PFAS chemicals in disposable food packaging and tableware is a 'widespread' practice across Europe, a new report has...
Sustainably packaged ‘living lettuce’ launched in Co-op stores
FRESH produce grower and supplier, JEPCO, has launched its 'living lettuce' innovation in sustainable packaging across Co-op stores nationwide.
Packed in sustainable, 100% recyclable and...
Eltronis scoops award with engage security label
ELTRONIS is celebrating after winning a prize in this year’s FINAT awards, securing first place in the security category with a label focused on...
