Call made for ‘potentially misleading’ packaging terms to have legislated definitions
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called on the introduction of legislated definitions for 'potentially misleading' terms like 'recyclable' and 'carbon neutral'.
It said...
University fast-tracks development of deodorant packaging innovation
LANCASTER University has fast-tracked the development of an award-winning eco-friendly deodorant innovation.
Laura Meehan, founder of Let's Rethink This, is behind the design of the 100%...
New sausage packaging utilises recycled plastic
A new product line by poultry sausage brand Gutfried is to be packaged in a material largely made from recycled plastic.
The firm said that...
Tesco makes ‘revolutionary’ alteration to cheese packaging
TESCO has announced it is to alter the packaging of its own label hard cheeses in a move which it says will save 260...
Scottish collection points sought for tree shelter and recycling scheme
Tubex, a Magnera brand, is encouraging more organisations in Scotland to join its Tree Shelter Collection & Recycling Programme as collection hub partners, helping...
Smurfit Kappa chief to speak at Sheet Plant Association conference
THE UK Sheet Plant Association (SPA) has announced that Smurfit Kappa CEO Tony Smurfit will be the keynote speaker at its 105th conference.
Sustainability will...
Packaging association warns industry is ‘not ready’ for plastics tax
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that the sector is not ready for the impending Plastic Packaging Tax.
It comes following a survey amongst...
Biffa and James Cropper mark World Book Day by starting new chapter on recycling
JAMES Cropper Paper & Packaging has teamed up with waste management company Biffa to produce a new children’s storybook designed to encourage proper recycling...
Cider brand unveils rPET bottles and removes plastic ring carriers from cans
ASTON Manor Cider has revealed it has launched 100% recycled PET bottles across its entire Frosty Jack’s and Crumpton Oaks ranges.
The brand has also...
Supermarket joins list of retailers ditching coloured milk caps
CO-OP has become the latest retailer to commit to removing all coloured milk bottle caps from its shelf in place of clear lids.
The supermarket...
