Diageo creates plastic-free paper-based spirits bottle
DIAGEO has revealed it has created what it described as the world’s first ever 100% plastic-free, paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced...
Compass Group to expand use of Cauli’s reusable packaging system
COMPASS Group UK & Ireland is to expand its use of Cauli's technology-enabled reusable food and drink packaging system.
The company provides contract catering, hospitality,...
Recyclable butter wrap wins top innovation accolade
WIPAK UK is celebrating after its recyclable butter wrap was announced as the winner of the ‘Innovation in Sustainable Packaging’ category at the IDF...
Things are heating up with new compostable pouches
SOUS Vide Tools has launched what it believes to be an 'industry first' in the shape of the Sustaina Pouch - a range of plastic-free,...
Steel packaging exceeds recycling target with new calculation methodology
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has announced that independently verified figures show that steel packaging has already met its...
Fibre-based solution specified for fruit and veg punnets
DS Smith and Priméale, a subsidiary of agricultural and food processing cooperative group Agrial, are collaborating to create a plastic-free punnet for the brand’s...
DS Smith outlines plans to ‘accelerate’ carbon reduction goals
DS Smith has confirmed the company's commitment to align its global operations to a 1.5°C scenario as set out in the Paris Climate Agreement.
The...
Funding boost for Edinburgh’s expanded polystyrene recycling plans
THE City of Edinburgh Council has been awarded £19,000 to support the recycling of expanded polystyrene (EPS) at household recycling centres.
The £70 million Recycling...
Packaging urged to be recognised as ‘essential’ part of continued flow of goods
EUROPEN, the European organisation for packaging and environment, has called on the European Commission and EU governments to ensure that production facilities essential to...
‘Major’ step forward for UK recycling as ‘pioneering’ Fife plant opens
A 'pioneering' new recycling facility which will reprocess hard-to-recycle plastics has opened in Fife.
The facility is co-owned by Morrisons, with recycling plant specialists, Yes...
