Scotland’s deposit return scheme to go live in August 2023
SCOTLAND'S deposit return scheme (DRS) is to go live across the country on 16 August 2023, the Scottish Government has announced.
Lorna Slater, circular economy...
‘UK-first’ recyclable butter wrap set to debut
WIPAK has announced it is launching a 'UK-first' recyclable paper wrap for butter that can be recycled at kerbside within the paper waste stream.
Made...
Plant-based protein shakes find the ‘perfect fit’ in SIG
GROUNDED has teamed up with SIG to turn its idea for a 100% natural range of plant-based protein shakes into a commercial reality.
GROUNDED asked...
Environmental organisation hails Arsenal Football Club’s cup record
FRIENDS of the Earth has urged sports stadiums and venues across the UK to introduce returnable cup and plastic recycling schemes, following Arsenal Football...
Sainsbury’s launches vacuum-packed mince to reduce plastic
SAINSBURY'S has swapped traditional plastic tray packaging for a new vacuum-packed alternative across its beef mince range in what it says is a UK supermarket...
Paper-bottomed cans provide sustainable solution for breakfast brand
PACKAGING manufacturer Sonoco has revealed how it helped breakfast cereals specialist OneDayMore convert its packaging to a more sustainable solution.
OneDayMore's breakfast products include muesli,...
2025 EPR for packaging base fees announced
SCHEME administrator PackUK has published the 2025 base fees for the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) initiative.
The move is designed to provide certainty...
Steel packaging exceeds recycling target with new calculation methodology
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has announced that independently verified figures show that steel packaging has already met its...
Heidelberg Materials bags sustainable equipment solution for packed products site
VOLVO Construction Equipment’s L120 Electric wheel loader is making its UK debut at Heidelberg Materials UK’s Nuneaton Packed Products site.
The move is part of...
Greenock team backs community clean-up campaign
A team of volunteers from Berry bpi’s Greenock site recently participated in the #UpstreamBattle community clean-up week, organised by Keep Scotland Beautiful.
Staff joined local...
