Research ‘breakthrough’ could offer solution to single-use plastics challenge

XAMPLA has revealed that new research published in Nature Communications could 'signal the end of fossil fuel single-use plastics' as the science behind a...
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Housebuilder adopts pallet collection service across all sites

THE Pallet LOOP has revealed that Barratt Redrow is rolling out LOOP's pallet collection service across all of its housebuilding sites. The move comes as...

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...

Sustainably packaged ‘living lettuce’ launched in Co-op stores

FRESH produce grower and supplier, JEPCO, has launched its 'living lettuce' innovation in sustainable packaging across Co-op stores nationwide. Packed in sustainable, 100% recyclable and...

English firm launches wine range in paper bottles

AN English wine producer has announced it is to package half of its products in paper bottles. Essex-headquartered The English Vine will utilise Frugalpac's Frugal...
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MCC Group unveils ‘game-changer’ range of pallet wraps

DUMBARTON-based food retail packaging specialist MCC Group has announced the launch of a new range of pallet wraps, consisting of >30% PCW (post-consumer waste)...

DS Smith testing seaweed as potential wood alternative

DS Smith has revealed that it is 'exploring' how seaweed fibres can be used as a raw material in paper and packaging products. It comes...

Corona to pilot new beer packs made using barley

CORONA is introducing a new circular form of packaging for six-packs which harnesses surplus barley straw to create a sustainable paper solution. The drinks giant...

Waitrose to remove wine packaging element originally used to deter moths

WAITROSE is to trial the removal of plastic and foil sleeves around the neck of a selection of its wine bottles. Describing it as a...

Historic garden cleaner to debut revamped recyclable bottle

JEYES Fluid has announced it is launching a new recyclable plastic bottle. The brand, which has been helping to keep gardens clean for over 140...