Macfarlane switches stretch wrap to 30% recycled content film
MACFARLANE Packaging has announced the firm has replaced its existing blown hand-applied stretch wrap with a film containing a minimum of 30% recycled material.
The protective...
Asda to scrap plastic fruit bags after 30,000 reusable bags sold each week during...
ASDA has announced it is to remove 101 million pieces of single use plastic from its store each year by switching to reusable fruit...
Scottish Government announces £70m investment in recycling infrastructure
THE Scottish Government has launched a new £70 million fund to improve recycling infrastructure across the country.
Local authorities are being urged to apply for...
Survey reveals support for variable rate DRS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
A new survey has found that consumers believe a variable rate deposit return scheme (DRS) would not be confusing.
The research by YouGov was commissioned...
E-commerce boom results in ‘substantial and sustained’ hike in demand for cardboard packaging
AN automated packaging systems specialist has warned that a 'growing' number of online retailers are struggling to fulfil orders due to a shortage of cardboard...
Historic garden cleaner to debut revamped recyclable bottle
JEYES Fluid has announced it is launching a new recyclable plastic bottle.
The brand, which has been helping to keep gardens clean for over 140...
Snack specialist confirms reduction in packaging for key brands
KP Snacks has announced 'large-scale' packaging reductions to help meet the firm's environmental aspirations.
Packaging for Hula Hoops has been cut by 23%, with popchips...
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...
Compostable pack producer expands internationally with new hire
COMPOSTABLE packaging producer TIPA has announced its expansion into the Australian and New Zealand markets with a new hire.Â
Richard Fernandez has joined the business as sales director for the regions, bringing...
Unilever to challenge ‘narrow’ beauty ideals through packaging change
UNILEVER has launched a new initiative which it says will 'champion' a new era of beauty which is equitable and inclusive.
The move will see...
