Co-op calls on government to introduce 50p plastic bag fee
THE Co-op is to remove plastic bags for life from sale in all of its stores and has made a number of recommendations to...
Lidl launches bottle return scheme trial in Glasgow stores
LIDL has launched a bottle return scheme trial at all 21 of its Glasgow stores.
Shoppers will receive 5p for each empty PET plastic and...
Glass summit to set out UK recycling ambitions
BRITISH Glass has revealed details of the first annual UK Glass Recycling Summit, which will be held virtually on March 17.Â
Bringing together the whole glass...
SIG now offers ASI-certified aluminium as standard in Europe
SIG has announced it is offering ASI-certified aluminium as standard for all SIG packs in Europe.
The company revealed it is the first in the...
Coveris launches board-based MAP tray solution for food products
COVERIS has introduced a new board-based MAP tray solution for the meat, fish and poultry sector.
The new BarrierFresh MAP trays are said to reduce...
Scottish Government proposes 25p charge on single-use drinks cups
THE Scottish Government has launched a proposal on the potential introduction of a 25p charge to all single-use drinks cups when a beverage is...
Scottish firm looks to slam lid on food waste
A Scottish packaging business is on a mission to tackle food waste after winning a sustainability award and linking up with manufacturers around Europe.
ReCover...
Mondi develops ‘lighter and more sustainable’ packaging solution for bananas
MONDI has announced the development of a lighter and more sustainable packaging solution for banana boxes.
The project began during a customer visit in Latin...
Plastic recycling project tipped to show benefits of collaboration
AMCOR has announced the support of a three-year plastic recycling project led by the Danish Technological Institute.
The co-funded partnership Circular Recycling Innovation for Sustainable...
Prevented Ocean Plastic on track to open 25 new collection centres by 2025
PREVENTED Ocean Plastic is 'on track' in its bid to open 25 new collection centres by 2025, the organisation has revealed.
Coming as part of...
