OPRL welcomes research showing support for clearer packaging labelling
OPRL MD Jude Allan has welcomed research by the Local Government Association around packaging and waste, after the online survey found 88% of people...
Tony’s Chocolonely urges firms to sign up to the Better Business Act coalition
DUTCH chocolate firm Tony's Chocolonely has urged companies to sign up to the Better Business Act coalition.
Spearheaded by B Corp UK and supported by...
Single-use lateral flow tests causing ‘environmental crisis’
THE widespread use of single-use lateral flow tests is creating an 'environmental crisis', researchers have warned.
A new study published in the Bulletin of the World...
Ecoveritas warns of ‘vast unnecessary’ waste created by Black Friday sales
ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has urged e-commerce retailers not to overlook the 'vast unnecessary' waste created by Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
The organisation...
Labels guide e-book aims to boost packaging recyclability goals
UPM Raflatac has launched its new Packaging Recyclability Guide, designed to help fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) stakeholders navigate the complexities of packaging design and...
UPM Raflatac cites progress towards more circular economy for plastics
UPM Raflatac has announced it has made further progress towards a more circular economy for plastics.
The progress towards 2025 commitments is detailed in the...
North Lanarkshire Council looks to lower single-use plastics usage
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has announced plans to reduce the amount of single use plastic used within its catering services
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
Berry adds to portfolio with larger size Boston Round bottle
BERRY M&H is launching a one litre version of its PET Forest range in response to 'growing demand' for a larger size Boston Round...
DS Smith marks key sustainability milestone
DS Smith has announced it has replaced more than one billion pieces of plastic, 16 months ahead of its 2025 target.
As of May 2024,...
