IKEA to cut plastic packaging from consumer range by 2028

IKEA has announced it intends to phase out plastic packaging from its consumer range by 2028. The Swedish furniture retailer said it hopes the move...

Reusable box closure solution brings ‘significant’ cost savings for retailer

BOX Latch Europe, a manufacturer of reusable corrugated box closure solutions, has supplied two New Jersey-based department store distribution centres with a carton closure...

Solar investment marks step forward in packaging firm’s sustainability journey

KINGSMOOR Packaging has announced the company's recent collaboration with Mypower has resulted in an 'extensive' PV solar panel investment for its Somerton manufacturing facility. The...

Noodles brand reduces plastic content in new pots

KABUTO Noodles is promising the 'lowest use of plastic' in the UK premium instant noodle category, with a new 100% recyclable K3 cardboard-plastic pot...

Sustainability high on the agenda of new website

RPC bpi protec has announced a re-launch of its website, emphasising the firm's sustainable packaging credentials. The new website been designed to present the company's packaging...

New mobile reverse vending machine initiative launches

A new initiative supplying return points with made in Britain reverse vending machines (RVMs) has launched. The RVMs are tipped to be adopted by shops...

Coalition hails results of compostable packaging consumer trial

THE Compostable Coalition UK has reported a five-fold increase in the disposal of compostable packaging in food waste bins, in a 'first-of-its-kind' consumer behaviour...

Reusable bottle launched for ‘on-the-go’ drinking

BERRY PET Power has announced it is launching a reusable drinking bottle to meet demand for a convenient on-the-go solution that offers an alternative...

Scottish businesses to trial sustainable single-use alternatives

A 'groundbreaking' pilot is to support Scottish businesses in trialling and implementing sustainable alternatives to single-use items. Launched by Zero Waste Scotland, the ditching disposables scheme...

Food packaging specialist appoints first ESG manager

COLPAC has appointed Talia Goldman as the company's first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) manager. The food packaging specialist said Talia will focus all areas...