Edinburgh tearoom launches new tea service in wake of microplastics studies
AN Edinburgh tearoom has launched a ‘plastic-free tea club’ as it looks to give customers a 'guilt-free' tea drinking experience.
Eteaket, found in the capital’s...
Food specialist outlines “ambitious” sustainability targets
FOOD company Moy Park has announced a new campaign to tackle the use of plastics and packaging.
The firm said it plans to reduce its...
Over 1.5 billion pieces of plastic removed from Tesco since launch of 2019 strategy
TESCO has revealed it has removed more than 1.5 billion pieces of plastic since launching its 4Rs - remove, reduce, re-use, recycle - packaging...
BrewDog amongst brands in ‘ground-breaking’ Tesco loop scheme
TESCO has partnered with Loop to launch a new programme which will allow consumers to purchase products in returnable packaging.
BrewDog, Persil, Fever-Tree and Carex...
Argyll and Bute Council to reduce use of single-use plastics ahead of national legislation
COUNCIL services are to be 'encouraged' to reduce their use of single-use plastic products, under new plans in Argyle and Bute.
It comes following the...
Sainsbury’s launches Halloween range with ‘significantly’ less plastic
SAINSBURY'S has introduced its new Halloween decorative range featuring 'significantly' reduced amounts of plastic.
The retailer has eliminated plastic lamination from its paper plates and...
Dow and Mura Technology team up to scale advanced recycling solution for plastics
PLASTIC manufacturer Dow and Mura Technology, a pioneer of an advanced plastic recycling solution, have announced a partnership to help keep plastic waste out...
Solar investment marks step forward in packaging firm’s sustainability journey
KINGSMOOR Packaging has announced the company's recent collaboration with Mypower has resulted in an 'extensive' PV solar panel investment for its Somerton manufacturing facility.
The...
Morrisons unveils sustainable retail ready packaging for bacon range
MORRISONS has partnered with DS Smith to launch a new sustainable product holder for the supermarket’s The Best bacon range.
Morrisons had traditionally used single-use...
Plastics industry to launch recycling action plan
Plastics 2020 consortium - namely the British Plastics Federation (BPF), Packaging & Films Association (PAFA) and Plastics Europe - and the Waste & Resources...
