Be careful not to swap one problem for another
Producers seeking sustainable alternatives to shrink wrapping should stop to consider the true benefits of the packaging they select, says Martin Leeming, CEO of...
Students say cheers to eco-friendly packaging
NATURAL Selection Brewing are to release a new beer in eco-friendly packaging at an exclusive Edinburgh event
Studies highlight ‘consumer confusion’ around compostable packaging
A new multi-trial study by environmental and behaviour change experts Hubbub and the University of Sheffield, has found 'significant improvements' in the disposal of...
Smurfit Kappa launches ‘revolutionary’ water-resistant paper
SMURFIT Kappa has developed a new water-resistant paper called AquaStop.
The product is part of the firm's new TechniPaper portfolio, described as consisting of papers...
Waitrose to end use of shrink wrap on tinned multipacks
WAITROSE has announced it is to end the use of multi-buy shrink wrap on millions of own label tinned grocery products.
The plastic wrap used...
Smaller drinks producers to be offered ‘simple’ DRS labelling option
A 'simple' labelling option as part of Scotland's impending deposit return scheme (DRS) is to be offered to smaller drinks producers.
It will see self-adhesive...
DS Smith reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 19%
DS Smith has announced that it has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 19% compared to 2019/20.
Further to this, the company also replaced more than...
Sidel looks to set the gold standard for sustainability
PACKAGING provider Sidel has announced its Octeville site in France has been awarded the Gold Medal by EcoVadis following a review of its supply...
Revolutionising packaging: exploring sustainable and innovative solutions
By Felicity Kelly, head of sustainability at Bunzl Australia & New Zealand
With the increasing calls for sustainability, every industry faces the imperative to adapt...
SNP stalwart calls for DRS plans to be paused
A prominent SNP MSP has called for Scotland's planned introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to be paused for at least 18 months.
DRS...
