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...
Canon retains EcoVadis Platinum status
CANON has announced it has secured EcoVadis Platinum status for the second consecutive year.
The performance places the company in the top 1% of businesses...
University of Edinburgh start-up earns recognition for plastic that ‘self-destructs in the sea’
UNIVERSITY of Edinburgh start-up E.V.A. Biosystems has developed a 'groundbreaking' plastic that can sense when it's in the ocean and break itself down without...
Council raises concerns over deposit return scheme
ARGYLL and Bute Council has called on the Scottish Government to take 'urgent' action to address concerns regarding the introduction of its deposit return...
Asda doubles length of toilet rolls to cut back on packaging
ASDA has doubled the length of all its own-brand toilet rolls in a move which it said will remove 74-tonnes of plastic and save...
Speyside-based distillery raises a glass to sustainability progress
THE GlenAllachie Distillery has marked progress in its sustainability journey after unveiling a distillation system which is tipped to reduce energy usage by over...
L’Oréal to use recycled plastic pellets in packaging
L'ORÉAL has struck a deal with Veolia to have the French firm supply high-quality recycled plastic for its packaging.
The plastic will be obtained through...
Co-op to launch new food-to-go range with reduced packaging
THE Co-op has relaunched its food-to-go range with a new 'global inspired' theme and reduction in packaging.
It will feature less packaging and the removal...
Metsä Board expands climate targets to end of life emissions with SBTi validation
FRESH fibre paperboard producer Metsä Board has announced that it has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its updated near-term emissions...
Consumers call for more reusable, refillable and returnable options
NEW research released by environmental charity City to Sea has revealed 72% of UK consumers want to see more reusable, refillable and returnable options.
The...
