Tesco meets target of removing one billion pieces of plastic
TESCO has announced that it has met its target of removing one billion pieces of plastic from its stores in just one year.
The goal...
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...
Metsä Board publishes roadmaps on climate change and water use targets
NEW detailed roadmaps have been published by Metsä Board to help visualise the measures it will take to achieve 2030 targets regarding climate change...
PRS Europe breaks 10,000-visitor barrier for the first time
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe have confirmed a 32% increase in visitor numbers this year.
The exhibition and conference, which is dedicated to...
Single-use vapes ban is ‘landmark moment’ for campaigners
A number of organisations have welcomed the ban on the sale of single-use vapes, which will come into force in Scotland on June 1.
Environmental...
Paper specialist joins Pack4Good initiative
James Cropper has announced it is supporting environmental non-profit Canopy by joining the Pack4Good initiative, which is focused on transforming paper packaging supply chains...
Round of a-paws for dog advent calendar packaging
DURHAM Box has provided details of its work with the Herbal Dog Co to create a luxury dog advent calendar.
The festive pack, produced on Durham...
Pet store offers flexible plastic recycling solution
THE founder of the firm behind a system which will enable Pets at Home customers to have hard-to-recycle packs recycled says he hopes the...
McDonald’s to change ‘famous’ plastic McFlurry spoons to paper
MCDONALD'S is to roll out McFlurry spoons made from a sustainable, paper-based material.
It comes as the fast food chain replaces all its plastic cutlery...
Plastics recycling company appoints new UK and Europe MD
PLASTICS recycling specialist Vanden Recycling has appointed Kevin Thompson as its new MD for the UK and Europe.
David Wilson, who previously held the UK...
