Waitrose launches certified compostable teabags

WAITROSE has launched certified own-brand home compostable teabags, in what the retailer said is a first for UK supermarkets. All of its Duchy teabags are...

EPR delay ‘unfortunate but necessary’ due to lack of clarity on costs

ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has hailed Defra's decision to defer Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging fees until October 2025 as 'unfortunate but...
Top Up Taps

Scottish Water initiative marks milestone with 15 million plastic bottles saved

SCOTTISH Water has announced that its network of Top Up Taps has reached a major milestone by saving the equivalent of 15 million plastic...

Arsenal on the Ball when it comes to sustainability

ARSENAL Football Club and aluminium packaging company Ball Corporation have teamed up to help the club and its fans reduce their impact on the...
Rivendell

Rivendell earns recognition for sustainable graphic services

COVERIS packaging group business Rivendell has earned EcoVadis’ top platinum rating. Ranking in the top 1% of more than 130,000 companies worldwide, Rivendell revealed it...

Molson Coors hires driver behind Lucozade’s recyclable packaging

MOLSON Coors Beverage Company has appointed a new marketing director described as being 'instrumental' in driving 'transformational' sustainability initiatives in previous roles. Hannah Norbury joins...

Berry launches refill version of Exclusive stick offering

BERRY Global has announced it is launching a refill version of its Exclusive stick, which is described as 'ideal' for a range of personal...

Major brands call on joined up global approach to plastic pollution

SOME of the world's largest brands have called for the creation of an international pact to address plastic pollution at the resumed session of...

Sustainable packaging creator confirms expansion of team

XAMPLA, a creator of natural alternatives to single-use plastic, has announced an expansion with seven new hires and the opening of a new Cambridge...
Paint container with 50% PCR plastic

New paint container with 50% PCR plastic rolled out

AMCOR and Flügger have teamed up to create a paint container made with 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. The solution forms part of Flügger’s ambition...