DS Smith testing seaweed as potential wood alternative
DS Smith has revealed that it is 'exploring' how seaweed fibres can be used as a raw material in paper and packaging products.
It comes...
Samsung plans to eliminate plastic from packaging by 2025
SAMSUNG has announced plans to eliminate all plastics from its product packaging by 2025 as part of a new sustainability pledge.
The South Korean electronics...
Upcoming Interplas 2021 to present ‘wide range’ of industry topics
Tesco, Jaguar Land Rover and the NHS are to address plastic and sustainability issues at Interplas 2021.
New campaign to highlight issue of inaccessible packaging
A new campaign is aiming to make businesses aware of the issue of inaccessible packaging and the impact it has on blind and partially...
Call for ban of child-friendly packaging on high sugar yoghurts
A charity has called for a complete ban on using child-friendly images on the packaging of yoghurts that are high in sugar.
Action on Sugar,...
Currys to allow customers to return TV packaging to be recycled
CURRYS PC World has launched a new scheme to allow customers to return their expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging.
It comes following a successful six-week trial...
Pallet business aims to ‘alter perceptions’ of plastic
PLASTIC pallet specialist Goplasticpallets.com has added an educational Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) section to its website, detailing information about its sustainable processes and policies.
The...
Paperboard specialist helps iconic chocolate manufacturer secure PEFC certification
BELGIAN chocolate maker Guylian has turned to Metsä Board for help in defining the steps required to be able to display PEFC forest management...
Xampla makes senior communications appointment
XAMPLA, a creator of natural alternatives to single-use plastic, has appointed Katrina Curl as head of marketing and communications to develop the company’s partnerships...
Green solutions earn Berry double award triumph
BERRY Bramlage has won two German Packaging Awards in the sustainability category for two new packaging solutions.
The Lip Care stick and Magic Star Light...
