Waitrose ranked number one supermarket for plastic reductions
WAITROSE has ranked first in an annual table measuring the work of UK supermarkets to reduce single-use plastics across its stores and products.
The report,...
Pancake Day plastic packaging takes a battering at Sainsbury’s
SAINSBURY'S has announced that it has reduced plastic packaging in its Pancake Day range by 86%.
It comes as the supermarket introduces new widely-recycled pancake...
New solution helps MAP out a sustainable future for sliced products
ULMA Packaging UK has developed what it describes as a more sustainable Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) solution for low-height sliced products such as meat...
Diageo collaboration leads to creation of ‘most sustainable ever’ glass Scotch whisky bottle
DIAGEO has said that its collaboration with glass manufacturer Encirc has led to the creation of the most sustainable glass Scotch whisky bottle ever.
The...
Sonoco becomes newest member of Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council
THE Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) has welcomed Sonoco, a producer of healthcare packaging, as its newest member.
Sonoco’s healthcare packaging business is part of...
British Plastics Federation elects new president
KAREN Drinkwater has been elected as the new president of the British Plastics Federation (BPF).
A founding director of JSC Rotational Limited, she succeeds Martin...
Newman Labelling appoints new European sales boss
DAVID Wills has been appointed European sales manager at Newman Labelling Systems.
The supplier of specialist pharmaceutical labelling systems said Willis will have responsibility for territories in...
Inquiry launched into UK Government’s plastic waste measures
AN inquiry has been launched into how the UK Government intends to tackle plastic waste and whether its targets go far enough.
It follows statistics...
Network Rail installs sleepers made from recycled food packaging
NETWORK Rail has successfully laid railway sleepers made from plastic bottles and food packaging in England.
Installed across the Sherrington Viaduct, between Salisbury and Warminster,...
Saica launches new strategic plan and outlines investment strategy
SAICA Group has published its new strategic plan, which will serve as a reference for the company’s decision-making over the next five years.
'Saica 2025:...
