Momentum grows for reuse systems, but ‘fragmented’ policies constrain progress
REUSE systems as a model to reduce plastic pollution are beginning to emerge globally, but remain constrained by fragmented policies, weak financial incentives and...
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
Luxury water brand opts for 100% rPET bottle for ‘on-the-go’ lifestyles
A new artesian mineral water is being packaged in a bottle using 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottles, manufactured by Berry Global.
The flat shape of...
Paperboard specialist secures Platinum EcoVadis rating
METSA Board has again been awarded the Platinum level rating by EcoVadis for the company’s sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Having improved the score to...
Adidas to increase use of ocean plastic this year
ADIDAS has said that more than 60% of its products will be made from sustainable materials in 2021.
The sportswear firm said the move will...
Valpak partners with recycling rewards app
A collaboration between Valpak and the Bower recycling rewards app is hoped to drive recycling and brand benefits.
The award-winning Bower app educates and rewards...
Packaging giant aligns sustainability ambitions with SBT initiative
SMURFIT Kappa has revealed it has signed a commitment to align its CO2 target with the Science Based Target (SBT) initiative.
The SBT is a...
Customer support leads to Tesco fast-tracking recycling points
TESCO customers will now be able to return soft plastic packaging back to large stores for recycling.
The national roll-out of the return scheme was...
Antalis adds new range of cotton twine machines
ANTALIS Packaging has announced that the firm's new cotton twine machines offer a 100% natural alternative to traditional strapping.
Whether securing packages, cardboard boxes, pipes,...
COP26 delegates to drink from reusable cups
DELEGATES at COP26 will be served drinks in reusable cups as part of a strategy to limit waste at the global summit.
The UK Government...
