New fully recyclable rice packaging launched for retailer

PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has announced a collaboration with rice specialist Veetee to launch fully recyclable packaging for Aldi’s own-brand rice. Supporting the retailer’s aim for...

Polymer Industries Apprentice of the Year winner announced

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) and the Worshipful Company of Horners have announced that Samuel Johnston of Colloids Ltd has won the 2023 Polymer...

Manufacturer increases recycling capacity with new line

CHASE Plastics, a UK manufacturer of recycled polyethylene raw materials (rPE), has announced 'significant' business growth after growing turnover by 72% in 2021. The company...

Business urges exporters to consider plastic pallets to avoid supply chain ‘disruption’

UK exporters have been urged to consider reliable alternatives to the wooden pallet to avoid falling victim to potential supply issues post-Brexit, Jim Hardisty, MD...

‘Groundbreaking’ partnership to see plastic PPE circular economy created

A 'groundbreaking' partnership involving Heriot-Watt University is to see plastic PPE waste recycled into new products. The university has teamed up with PPE manufacturer, Globus...
RECOUP Summit

RECOUP Summit highlights need for aligned innovation to drive meaningful progress

THE inaugural RECOUP Summit, which was held recently in Leeds and sponsored by WRAP and Ecosurety, has been hailed a 'resounding success'. RECOUP said the...
Asda extra special Sirloin

Asda continues well done own brand packaging shift

ASDA has introduced 100% recyclable packaging for its range of Aberdeen Angus steaks

Iceland to reduce plastic fruit & veg packaging in ‘largest ever’ trial

ICELAND are to trial new packaging solutions on their fresh fruit and vegetable lines that will see either plastic-free variations or significantly reduced plastic...

Aldi commits to removing single-use plastic from own-brand tea

ALDI has announced it is to remove single-use plastic from all of its own-brand teabags by the end of 2021. The supermarket said the move...

Burger King removes toys from kids’ meals

BURGER King has announced that plastic toys will no longer be included in kids' meals as it aims to improve its wider sustainability practices