Scottish firm raises £2m to boost seaweed packaging innovation
OCEANIUM, the Oban-based seaweed food and material innovation firm, has raised £2 million to scale up its process of turning seaweed into sustainable packaging.
The...
Antalis updates blown hand stretch film range to boost customer sustainability demands
ANTALIS has announced that its Master’in Performance range of blown hand stretch film is now Plastic Packaging Tax-exempt thanks to the use of 30%...
Revolutionising packaging: exploring sustainable and innovative solutions
By Felicity Kelly, head of sustainability at Bunzl Australia & New Zealand
With the increasing calls for sustainability, every industry faces the imperative to adapt...
Nestlé launch fully recyclable packaging for snack bar
NESTLÉ is to package its ‘YES!’ snack bar using fully recyclable paper packaging - in what they say is a world first
UK universities convert plastic waste into clean fuel
A trio of UK universities have collaborated with academic institutes in China and Saudi Arabia to develop a method of converting plastic waste into...
Morrisons launches ‘rentable’ salad boxes
MORRISONS is to trial the introduction of 'rentable' boxes on its salad bar in a bid to allow customers to enjoy lunch more sustainably.
It...
Natural packaging material tipped for food sector growth
FIBREPAK, which is described as a natural packaging material that uses thermoformed wet pulp, has been tipped to make a big impact in the...
Plastic-free hood for sparkling products preparing for launch
AMCOR Capsules, which specialises in the design and manufacture of capsules, closures, and foils for still wines, sparkling wines, and spirits, will launch ESSENTIELLE,...
Pro Carton adapts programme for home schooling
PRO Carton has adapted its TICCIT (Trees into Cartons, Cartons into Trees) programme to help parents teach their children about the environment while schools...
Time to turn the tide on ocean waste
A first of its kind study on the level of plastic in British waters is hoping to further push government and retailers into adopting...
