96% of Asda’s own-brand packaging now recyclable

ASDA has published its 2023 Brighter Living Report which has revealed that 96% of its own-brand packaging is now recyclable as it targets 100%...

Augmented reality gaming technology used to encourage can recycling

TO mark Recycle Week, the Every Can Counts initiative is raising the profile of can recycling across Instagram and Facebook through the launch of...

Notpla wins top environmental award for seaweed and plant innovation

PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris is celebrating the success of its partner, Notpla, winning top environmental award, The Earthshot Prize. Founded in 2020 by Prince William and...

Saica unveils new Research, Development & Innovation Centre

THE Saica Group has unveiled its Research, Development & Innovation (R&D&I) Centre at its El Burgo de Ebro plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Launched as part...

Tesco scheme sees 850 tonnes of soft plastic collected

OVER 850 tonnes of soft plastic has been collected in Tesco stores following the supermarket's launch of collection points in August. Launched in partnership with...

Have yourself a less wasteful Christmas

THE City of Edinburgh Council has launched a new campaign encouraging residents to have a 'less wasteful Christmas'. It follows on from the capital's net...

Show and tell: Bell launches recycling ID initiative

RECYCLED plastic packaging manufacturer, Bell Packaging has introduced a new identification initiative to its range, to help customers and recyclers better identify and separate...

‘First of its kind’ cost-benefit analysis to be undertaken on compostable packaging

COMPOSTABLE Coalition UK has announced it has engaged the support of Eunomia to conduct a 'first of its kind' cost-benefit analysis of the role...
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Global certification programme launches to boost glass sustainability standards

SOME of the world’s largest glass developers, producers and packaging companies have teamed up for the launch of Responsible Glass — a global certification...
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20p deposit for Scotland’s bottle return scheme

THE Scottish Government has outlined plans for the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS), which is set to include aluminium and steel cans, as well...