Morrisons offers to assist brands in reducing plastic packaging
MORRISONS has asked its branded suppliers to reduce the amount of plastic used in both their product packaging and on-shelf packaging.
The supermarket said it...
Manufacturer launches translucent barrier paper for packaging sector
PAPER manufacturer Arjowiggins has launched Sylvicta, described as a new sustainable alternative to plastics in packaging.
Sylvicta is a translucent, functional barrier paper that Arjowiggins...
TIPA launches home compostable label for fresh produce
TIPA Compostable Packaging, together with its European subsidiary Bio4Pack, has launched a new certified home compostable label for fresh produce.
The firm explained that produce...
Scottish environmental academics urge Holyrood to ‘hold its nerve’ over DRS plans
A number of Scottish environmental academics have called for the nation's proposed deposit return scheme to include drinks containers of every material.
Six academics have...
Poll shows support for glass to remain in Scottish DRS
A new survey has found strong support amongst Scots for glass to remain in a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Eight out of ten Scottish respondents...
Waitrose to trial using household recycling materials to make ready meal trays
WAITROSE is to trial a process which it said will ensure its plastic trays used for own-brand ready meals will be made using materials...
PP-based mono-material gives Mondi another slice of sustainable packaging
MONDIÂ has collaborated with Scan Sverige to create a polypropylene (PP) based mono-material packaging, that is designed for recycling.
Scan Sverige has over a century of...
Pet snack start-up opts for paper-based packaging solution
PET snack manufacturing start-up, DoggyLove, based in Germany, has partnered with Sonoco and the paper-based GREENCAN solution to bring its plant-based pet treats to...
Recyclable offering is snappy solution for food-to-go sector
A recyclable solution for chilled meals and food-to-go outlets has been launched by Sabert Corporation Europe.
The Snap2Go tray is described as refrigerator-friendly and multi-functional,...
Recycling to take centre stage at Glasgow music festival
TRNSMT music festival will introduce a host of environmentally-friendly initiatives after partnering with Green Nation – an organisation aimed at improving recycling at festivals
