Certification agency welcomes impending UK plastic packaging tax

BUREAU Veritas has welcomed the impending new UK plastics packaging tax, which will see manufacturers and importers whose products have less than 30% recyclable...

Scotland’s public water taps ‘save one million single-use plastic bottles’

SCOTTISH Water has announced that the nation's 'expanding' network of new public water taps has saved the equivalent of one million single-use plastic bottles...

New paperboard food box with integrated cutlery introduced

CALIFORNIA-based EcoTensil has announced the launch of a new paperboard utensil built into an EcoFoodBox for plastic-free foodservice in Europe. The firm revealed it has...

UK Government announces funding for new sustainable plastic packaging solutions

THE UK Government has made investment of up to £1 million in funding available to early-stage sustainable plastic packaging solutions. Innovate UK, part of UK...
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Return of the pack: a wrap for DRS

Craig Quirie speaks to a number of key stakeholders about their hopes and concerns regarding Scotland’s impending deposit return scheme (DRS) 

Luxury packaging business establishes sustainability team

PUSTERLA Pollards has announced it has established a dedicated sustainability team at its Leicester HQ in a bid to 'fast-track' initiatives that can reduce...

Co-op to encourage freezing milk via on-pack message

THE Co-op is to introduce a 'freeze me' message on the packaging of its own brand milk products. It comes after WRAP figures revealed that...

Flexible pack specialist highlights importance of lightweight solutions

ECO Flexibles believes packaging weight will become one of the 'leading reasons' why brands switch to monopolymers. The flexible packaging business helps brands, packers and...

Buxton joins digital deposit return scheme trial

BUXTON has joined a 'first-of-its-kind' digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) trial in South Wales. The trial will encourage those living and working in Brecon to...

Recycle-ready food films tipped to help retailers meet sustainable goals

SEALED Air has revealed how the business is helping retailers to improve sustainability. Stephanie Poole, senior business development & retail manager, said the development of...