Edinburgh University transforms plastic into vanilla flavouring
PLASTIC waste can be transformed into vanilla flavouring through the use of bacteria, researchers have discovered.
The discovery comes following a study by the University...
McDonald’s ditches packaging for the day to deter litterers
MCDONALD'S surprised drive-thru customers by handing them their orders without packaging, as part of a new campaign to deter litterers across the UK.
It comes...
Coveris looks to keep thing fresh with lunch! 2023 line-up
COVERIS has revealed plans to launch its BarrierFresh MAP skillet solution at lunch! 2023 in London next month.
The latest addition to the manufacturer’s food-on-the-move range,...
Cans help boost drink producer’s sustainability ethos
BALL Corporation has announced it has created cans for Ölgerðin's AVA fruit water brand in response to the growing popularity of cans in the Icelandic market.
With...
Packaging manufacturer launches second recycling facility
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has opened a second recycling facility.
ReCover, the firm's new recycling business segment, is dedicated to closing the loop and keeping plastic...
UK Government to consult over plastic straw ban
THE UK Government has outlined plans to ban the sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has launched a...
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...
Frank Dale eliminates black plastic from food packaging
FRANK Dale, the frozen baked goods brand for chefs which specialises in buffet food for special occasions, owned by food manufacturer Finedale Foods, has...
James Cropper celebrates role in creating plastic-free paper poppy
THIS year’s Poppy Appeal has launched with the first ever plastic-free poppy made entirely from James Cropper paper.
Working with the Royal British Legion (RBL),...
Carbon debate takes centre stage at NEC
ANOTHER successful Packaging Innovations exhibition is in the books. Taking place in late February in Birmingham, just before coronavirus wreaked havoc with trade shows across the UK and beyond, more than 300 exhibitors showed off their latest solutions and innovations at the busy event.
