Scottish Government urged to fast track ban on single-use plastic items
FRIENDS of the Earth Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to 'act quickly' on the public demand for a ban on single-use plastic items.
It...
Reusable box closure solution brings ‘significant’ cost savings for retailer
BOX Latch Europe, a manufacturer of reusable corrugated box closure solutions, has supplied two New Jersey-based department store distribution centres with a carton closure...
Plastics stakeholders show support for chemical recycling
FOLLOWING the UK government’s announcement that a consultation will be launched on whether mass balance can be used to account for chemically recycled material...
Sustainable bamboo fibre cups certified 100% recyclable
CELEBRATION Packaging's new range of double-wall hot drink cups made from sustainable bamboo fibre have received a Grade A rating for recyclability.
The cups were...
Gressingham replaces ‘labour-intensive’ packaging process
GRESSINGHAM Foods has partnered with Coveris and Ravenwood to unveil new packaging that it said will make 'huge strides' in reducing its environmental impact.
The...
Sainsbury’s makes its biggest ever single plastics removal
SAINSBURY'S is to switch its own-brand mushroom punnets from plastic to cardboard in a move which it says will save over 775 tonnes of...
Scottish parliament approves DRS regulations
THE Scottish parliament has voted in favour of the regulations for a deposit return scheme (DRS).
The vote means that, from 1 July 2022, all...
Ardagh launches rooftop solar energy plant in Irvine
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has announced that a new solar installation at its glass facility in Irvine, Ayrshire, is now generating enough electricity back to...
‘Certainty and stability’ called for amid EPR confusion
ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has urged the UK Government to 'stay the course' regarding the protracted Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy reforms.
The organisation...
Reverse vending machines installed at Merlin Entertainments attractions
REVERSE vending machines have been installed across Merlin Entertainments' UK attractions as part of a collaboration with Coca-Cola.
Those recycling empty 500ml plastic bottles in...
