Amcor confirms ‘enhanced’ recycled content target
AMCOR has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, which details the firm's environmental progress and announces an enhanced target to achieve 30% recycled content across...
Refillable packs help cosmetics sector to address waste challenge
ORGANISERS of London Packaging Week have revealed how exhibitors are helping beauty brands tackle packaging waste through refillable packaging.
With an increased focus from cosmetic...
Waitrose report reveals influence of TikTok and plastic concerns
WAITROSE'S annual food & drink report has revealed increasing concerns amongst customers over the amount of plastic in packaging.
Just over 70% of respondents said...
Vegware adds to end-of-life waste management options for customers
EDINBURGH-based packaging specialist Vegware has launched another waste disposal option for the firm's coffee cups.
All of Vegware’s single and double wall hot cups can...
Aldi to trial refill stations
ALDI has launched a trial selling its first packaging-free products in a bid to help customers shop more sustainably.
The pilot will begin at a...
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...
Metsä Board retains EcoVadis Platinum rating
Metsä Board has announced that it has retained the highest Platinum level in the 2025 EcoVadis sustainability assessment.
The company has achieved the highest level...
Packaging firm ramps up sustainable credentials with green energy commitment
FOOD packaging specialist Faerch has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Eurowind Energy, which will supply the business with 70,000 MWh of...
Shortlist announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024
THE finalists have been announced for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 following a 'record' number of entries.
The winners of the seven categories will...
Just Eat expands seaweed box trial to Scottish takeaways
JUST Eat has expanded its trial of seaweed-coated takeaway boxes, with outlets in Scotland to be included in the pilot.
It comes as part of...
