Macfarlane Packaging launches digital solution to aid sustainable decisions

MACFARLANE Packaging has launched a new tool designed to help businesses identify the total cost and environmental impact of their packaging operation. Dubbed as the...

Sainsbury’s launches Halloween range with ‘significantly’ less plastic

SAINSBURY'S has introduced its new Halloween decorative range featuring 'significantly' reduced amounts of plastic. The retailer has eliminated plastic lamination from its paper plates and...

Budweiser Brewing Group eliminates plastic rings

BUDWEISER Brewing Group UK&I has announced that its portfolio of beers is now plastic-ring free. The firm said the move will eliminate 250 tonnes of...

Antalis makes ‘carbon balance’ commitment over paper range

ANTALIS has announced it is working with World Land Trust to 'carbon balance' every product in its Arjowiggins Creative Papers range. The offer is made...

Sabert Corporation acquires UK-based foodservice pack specialist

SABERT Corporation has acquired UK-based KeCo Limited, a manufacturer and provider of sustainable foodservice packaging made from paperboard and bagasse. "The acquisition of KeCo is...

Glass specialist hails progress of water-saving initiatives

ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) has revealed its plan to reduce water consumption by a third across its European sites is on target. The objective is...

Tesco cans multipack packaging

  SEVERAL lines of multipacks are set to be replaced with plastic-free multibuys across all Tesco stores. The supermarket has said that the move will eliminate...

Primary school’s recycling video proves to be a success on social media

A Scottish primary school’s video highlighting the importance of recycling has racked up almost 20,000 views on social media. Titled ‘Stow Primary explain why there...
University of Glasgow

New system could remove Bisphenol A from water

UNIVERSITY of Glasgow researchers have discovered a new way to remove Bisphenol A (BPA) from water using controlled waves of ultrasound. Around 10 billion kilograms...

Plastic and cardboard combination helps export a ‘taste of Italy’ around the world

SUPERFOS has unveiled its new SuperLight container, which is being utilised for the MakeGusto range of Italian ready meals. SuperLight uses a combination of plastic and...