Sustainability still a priority for UK shoppers despite economic pressures

NEW research from Pro Carton has revealed that sustainability continues to influence purchasing decisions in the UK despite ongoing economic pressures. The findings showed that...

COP26 delegates to drink from reusable cups

DELEGATES at COP26 will be served drinks in reusable cups as part of a strategy to limit waste at the global summit. The UK Government...

Sainsbury’s launches plastic-free avocado packaging

SAINSBURY'S is to trial a switch of its own-brand twin pack avocado packaging from plastic to paper. The plastic-free avocado packaging consists of paper with...

Council announces new glass recycling system thanks to ‘impressive’ facility

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAnzQl-EIs4 GLASS bottle and jar recycling is to move from segregated to mixed glass recycling in the Highlands. It comes thanks to a system from The...

PepsiCo and Tesco partner again for new bagless multipack trial

NEW 'bagless' multipacks of Snack A Jacks are being trialled in Tesco stores in a move which sees the snack use 86% less plastic...
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Plastics Recycling Show Europe hails record-breaking 2025 event

ORGANISERS of the recent Plastics Recycling Show Europe have announced this year's event welcomed a record 13,325 attendees over two days in Amsterdam. They joined...

Arsenal stars take on trick-shot challenge to promote aluminium recycling

ARSENAL footballers are starring in a new video series celebrating the club's partnership with recyclable aluminium packaging specialist, Ball Corporation. Defenders Rob Holding, Nuno Tavares,...

New study highlights support for beverage cans

A new study has revealed that more than 75% of respondents said they would choose the beverage can over other packaging formats once they...
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Tesco to remove one billion pieces of plastic from own brand products

TESCO has announced that it will remove one billion pieces of plastic from its own products for sale in its stores by the end...

Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed again

THE introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) in Scotland has been delayed for a second time. The scheme was due to come into operation...