New research raises concerns over festive season plastic waste
MATERIALS innovation company Xampla has claimed food service and takeaway brands have a responsibility to replace 'hidden and harmful' plastics in 2025.
The firm has...
Colpac reinforces sustainable commitment by signing up to Call to Action
COLPAC has announced the business has joined over 600 organisations as part of Business for Nature’s Call to Action, urging governments worldwide to do...
Labels manufacturer celebrates ocean plastic prevention milestones
AHEAD of Earth Day 2026, label manufacturer A4 Labels has reflected on the impact of its ongoing partnership with Seven Clean Seas.
To date, the...
Plastic repurposing idea set for share of £12m funding
AN academic developing a system that recycles plastic waste into repurposed products is amongst a host of Scottish researchers set to receive a share...
Mondi helps deliver aluminium-free paper-based packs for major brand
UNILEVER and Mondi have teamed up to develop a new high barrier paper-based packaging material for Unilever’s Colman’s dry Meal Maker and Sauces range.
By...
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...
DS Smith provides fibre-based solution for Danish seafood specialist
DS Smith has announced it is replacing plastic pallets for canned products with corrugated cardboard.
The move is being made in collaboration with Danish-based producer...
Paper bags tipped to contribute to sustainable future
SMURFIT Kappa is marking European Paper Bag Day by helping to distribute 130,000 paper bags across Spain's Navarra region.
The firm's Sangüesa paper mill is...
Scottish Government announces £300,000 fund for packaging-free island stores
SCOTTISH island communities are set to benefit from a £2 million programme of locally-led green projects designed to help support their economic recovery from...
Next generation compression film boasts up to 30% PCR content
BERRY Global’s European flexible films division has launched a next generation version of its FormiFor insulation compression film, which now incorporates up to 30%...
