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CuanTec receives backing from Sky for single-use plastic replacement

CUANTEC, a biotech company based in Motherwell and Oban, has secured investment from Sky Ocean Ventures and Scottish Enterprise
YUGEN kombucha cans

Having a Ball: fermented tea drink brand opts for cans

BELGIAN start-up business Yugen has collaborated with Ball Corporation on a project to launch the first kombucha in printed cans on the European market

Sky to launch £1.5 million ’21st century milkman’ service

SKY is set to launch a £1.5 million scheme that aims to 'transform' the world’s reliance on single-use plastic. The Loop service, in partnership with...

Campaign aims to kick-start a new chapter for cartonboard

A new campaign has been launched to promote cartonboard by having the word included in dictionaries. Pro Carton introduced the campaign at Charing Cross Library in...

Sustainable multi-pack solution aims to come out Top

SMURFIT Kappa has announced its TopClip solution will be utilised by beer brewer Royal Grolsch as a paper-based replacement for the plastic shrink wrap...

Sea spray could be ejecting marine plastics into the atmosphere study finds

A study has found that 'hundreds of thousands' of tonnes of microplastics could be blowing ashore from the sea breeze every year. The study, by...

Report claims plastic produces fewer emissions than alternatives

A new report has claimed that plastic produces fewer carbon emissions than its alternatives, so long as it is recycled correctly. Titled Examining Material Evidence the...

Latest Pro Carton animation shines a light on Earth Overshoot Day

PRO Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, is launching the latest episode in its Carton Campaigners animation series. With over one million...

Homebuilders collaborate for packaging waste project

THREE of the UK's largest homebuilders are collaborating to tackle the problem of packaging waste in the homebuilding sector. Barratt Developments, Bellway and Taylor Wimpey...

Costa Coffee releases reusable festive range

COSTA Coffee has unveiled a new range of reusable coffee cups and Christmas decorations that pay homage to their iconic red takeaway cups. The new...