Boots targets bathroom gifts in Christmas sustainability drive

BOOTS has announced that 2,020 tonnes of throwaway plastic has been removed from its Christmas gift packaging. The health, beauty and pharmacy chain said that...

Argyll firm in line for share of £134m UK Government funding

OCEANIUM is among 1,069 firms receiving a share of £134 million in UK Government funding, as part of a new initiative to help boost...

Pallet supplier widens recycling scheme

Goplasticpallets.com has announced plans to widen its recycling scheme, which will result in the business recycling plastic pallets and boxes from other suppliers. The firm...

Manufacturer launches translucent barrier paper for packaging sector

PAPER manufacturer Arjowiggins has launched Sylvicta, described as a new sustainable alternative to plastics in packaging. Sylvicta is a translucent, functional barrier paper that Arjowiggins...

Amazon unveils sustainable product certifications

AMAZON has announced the launch of a new programme which will allow customers to discover sustainable products more easily. Items such as refillable cleaning bottles...

Minions bring some cheer to bread aisles

BRIOCHE Pasquier has announced it will be running a Minions on-pack promotion over the coming months. The characters will be featured on the packaging for...

Firms produce packaging made from industrial carbon emissions

A partnership between LanzaTech, Total and L'Oréal has brought about what the trio say is the world's first sustainable packaging made from captured and...

Inaugural Nulogy European advisory board event debates major sector challenges

SOFTWARE solutions specialist Nulogy has announced that industry leaders have taken part in the inaugural meeting of the firm's European advisory board. The new board...

Lab investment boosts remote packaging design options

MACFARLANE Packaging has revealed that customers can now work remotely with designers and receive instantly produced prototypes, following new investment at the company’s Innovation...

KP Snacks pop plastic on low-calorie line

KP Snacks has unveiled a new modern pack design for its Popchips range, which will also bring a reduction in the amount of plastic...