Scotland could ban single-use vapes
SINGLE-USE vapes could be banned in Scotland amidst rising concerns over the environmental impact of the disposable devices.
The warning comes following the launch of...
Retailer opts for paper bottle solution for olive oil
REWE has become the first major German supermarket to list olive oil in a paper Frugal Bottle, launching Jordan Olivenöl in a low-carbon format.
The...
COP26 delegates given bespoke recycled aluminium bottles
COP26 delegates have been provided with a 100% recycled aluminium bottle from Re:Water.
The bottles are also fully recyclable and feature a bespoke COP26 custom-label,...
BrewDog amongst brands in ‘ground-breaking’ Tesco loop scheme
TESCO has partnered with Loop to launch a new programme which will allow consumers to purchase products in returnable packaging.
BrewDog, Persil, Fever-Tree and Carex...
Global Recycling Day is moment to reflect on how far the conversation has come
By Krzysztof Krajewski, chief sustainability & innovation officer at RDM Group
THE 2026 Global Recycling Day theme – Don't Think Waste, Think Opportunity – is...
Edinburgh firm behind cardboard inhaler secures £2.2m funding boost
EDINBURGH-based 1nhaler has secured £2.2 million in follow-on funding to progress its novel pop-up cardboard inhaler towards first regulatory approval.
Unlike conventional inhalers typically made...
Packaging firm urges government support to help manufacturers switch to renewable energy
LVF Packaging has called on the UK Government to incentivise manufacturers and other high energy users to switch to renewable forms of energy.
The Leeds-based...
Fashion retailer praised for ‘proactive’ plastic tax work
PACKAGING data services provider Ecoveritas has praised Boohoo Group's 'proactive' work in ensuring suppliers are aligned to comply with the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT).
The...
IKEA marks 30 years of iconic blue bag with sustainability upgrade
IKEA is celebrating 30 years of its FRAKTA bag with an updated version containing a minimum of 90% recycled material.
More than 44 million FRAKTA...
Huhtamaki unveils ‘breakthrough’ paper-based tablet packaging
HUHTAMAKI has launched a new innovation for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry in the form of Push Tab paper, described as the first paper-based...
