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...
New Oasis flavour launches in recycled bottles
COCA-COLA Europacific Partners (CCEP) has unveiled a new flavour of Oasis launching in recycled and recyclable bottles.
The new tropical flavour comes in 100% recyclable...
Plastic packaging tax — will we be ready?
To accelerate the recycling of plastic, the UK Government has issued a policy paper on the introduction of the plastic packaging tax, which is...
‘Deep collaboration’ has helped drive plastics recycling progress
Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to RAI Amsterdam from June 19-20. Billed as the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, Matt Barber, global...
Asda plucks plastic from packaging of its chicken range
ASDA has announced it is to reduce plastic packaging by up to 50% across its chicken range, following a successful trial period.
The move will...
‘First of its kind’ initiative aims to set new standards in paper cup recycling
HUHTAMAKI and Stora Enso have teamed up on a 'first of its kind' paper cup recycling initiative.
The Cup Collective aims to recycle and capture...
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health calls for disposable vapes ban
THE Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has called for an outright ban of disposable e-cigarette (vapes) products.
Concerns have been raised about...
Organisation unveils sunglasses made from ocean waste
SUNGLASSES made from waste collected at the Great Pacific Garbage Patch have been developed in a bid to tackle ocean debris.
The Ocean Cleanup, a...
Studies highlight ‘consumer confusion’ around compostable packaging
A new multi-trial study by environmental and behaviour change experts Hubbub and the University of Sheffield, has found 'significant improvements' in the disposal of...
Smurfit Kappa adds new options for online drinks market
SMURFIT Kappa has announced the introduction of a new range of eBottle packaging solutions for the online beverage and liquids market.
The new portfolio includes...
