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Compostable cups are a work of art

VEGWARE has unveiled new limited edition 'eco embossed' hot cups. The Gallery Collection is a collaboration between the Edinburgh-headquartered compostables manufacturer and Coburg House Studios.   The cups are available...
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Coca-Cola develops bottle made from ocean debris

COCA-COLA has unveiled its first ever sample bottle made using recovered marine plastics. The drinks company says that the innovation demonstrates that ocean debris could...
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L’Oréal to release ‘first paper-like’ cosmetic tube

L’ORÉAL and Albéa have partnered to invent what they say is the first carton-based cosmetic tube. The innovation sees the traditionally plastic parts of the...
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PPMA winners announced at Birmingham ceremony

CLEARMARK Solutions, Jenton Group and OAL were amongst the winners at the eighth PPMA Group Industry Awards. The victors were announced at a ceremony in...
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Conveyor specialist strengthens sales team

MANUFACTURER Avanti Conveyors has appointed Nigel Avison as key account manager for the UK and Ireland. He has spent 30 years working in the materials...
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TCT Award winners announced

FORD Motor Company, Siemens AG, Renishaw and XJet were amongst the winners at the third annual TCT Awards. The awards, which celebrate the best in design-to-manufacturing innovation, were...
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Asda continues own-brand sustainability drive

ASDA are to launch their ready meal lines in 'Evolve' trays by Faerch Plast from November 3. The packaging, made from natural cPET, will be...
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Smurfit Kappa staff support global sustainability event

MORE than 8,000 Smurfit Kappa employees marked World Cleanup Day on September 21
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Sainsbury’s continues bloom in sustainable packaging options

SAINSBURY’S is launching a new trial which will see the supermarket wrap its flower range in paper rather than the traditionally used plastic sleeves
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Pret A Manger to list ingredients on fresh food labels

PRET A Manger has announced that all of its 391 UK stores will stock freshly made food in packaging that is labelled with a full list of ingredients