Mars makes a crack in amount of Easter Egg packaging used

MARS Wrigley UK has announced that it has made a 142-tonne reduction in packaging across its Easter Eggs and a 6-tonne reduction in plastic...

COP27: alternative materials must be on the agenda

By Daphna Nissenbaum, co-founder and CEO of compostable packaging solutions company TIPA COP27 is back in the news yet again, as world’s leaders gather in...

BPF publishes new guidance to help firms implement PAS for plastic pellet loss prevention

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has produced a new document to help firms implement Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 510:2021 — the world’s first standard...
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Pilot scheme sees huge percentage of reusable cups returned

CARDIFF’S Refill Return Cup scheme has reportedly resulted in more than 2,500 coffee cups being borrowed, and a whopping 97% return rate, just one...

New multi-pack solution offers sustainability and functionality benefits

WAVEGRIP has announced the launch of a new style of multi-pack carrier for cans featuring over 50% recycled plastic. Recyclable with polyethylene (PE) film collection...
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Prepare now for supply chain transformation

By Diane Carroll, La Palette Rouge's (LPR) commercial director for the UK and Ireland Over the next decade, the supply chain is set to undergo a radical transformation,...

Work begins on ‘revolutionary’ plastics recycling plant

MURA Technology has announced construction is underway on the world’s first commercial-scale plant to use its 'hydrothermal' process to recycle all forms of plastic...

Saica recognised for sustainability improvements

SAICA Group has been awarded a silver medal by EcoVadis for its sustainability progress. The EcoVadis platform rates the sustainability of global supply chains in...
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Black Cow launches new milk carton-inspired packaging

BLACK Cow has launched a new premium milk carton-inspired pack for its Pure Milk Vodka range. Molson Coors Beverage Company, which distributes the drink, said...

New film educates public on recyclable packaging

AUTOMATED Packaging Systems has announced the launch of an educational film which encourages responsible recycling. The film includes information on the types of packaging materials...