BPF webinar to explain how plastics firms can benefit from a CCA

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) is set to host a free webinar explaining how plastics companies can benefit from a Climate Change Agreement (CCA). The...

Tesco asks suppliers to accelerate plans to tackle plastic waste

TESCO is to engage with suppliers in an attempt to accelerate its plans to tackle plastic waste. As part of the supermarket's 4Rs packaging strategy...

Firm looks to create a “new era” of flexible packaging

A new type of packaging will soon be available in the UK that could change the way we dispose of our plastics. Israeli-based sustainable packaging...

RPC gets saucy with new bottle

A bespoke squeezy PET bottle from RPC Superfos is reportedly helping a major hot pepper sauce brand achieve greater on-shelf visibility. RPC said the new bottle 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...

Study uncovers ‘crucial’ roles of bacteria living on plastic debris

A 'groundbreaking' study led by the University of Stirling has uncovered the 'crucial' roles of bacteria living on plastic debris. The research, led by Stirling's...

Packaging innovation allows for new recyclable Asda blueberry packs

ASDA has launched fully recyclable packs for its blueberries, thanks to a new packaging innovation. The supermarket said the packs have been designed so that...

Environmental organisation hails Arsenal Football Club’s cup record

FRIENDS of the Earth has urged sports stadiums and venues across the UK to introduce returnable cup and plastic recycling schemes, following Arsenal Football...

Lidl to launch packaging made from ‘ocean-bound’ plastics

LIDL will next month launch food packaging partly made from plastic collected from beaches around South East Asia. The supermarket said that the packaging will...

Association warns ‘single-use plastic’ term is negative

RESEARCH has shown that the term ‘single-use plastic’ has a negative impact on recycling, the Natural Source Waters Association (NSWA) has said. The surveys, undertaken...