Dog waste bag innovator looks to scoop up Scottish packaging partner

AN Edinburgh innovator behind an eco-friendly dog waste bag, which has already gained the support of Sir Richard Branson, is hoping the Scottish packaging...
Peter Farrer of Scottish Water and climate action secretary Gillian Martin. Image credit: Paul Devlin / SNS Group

Scottish Water hails success of Top Up Taps in reducing single-use plastic

SCOTTISH Water has revealed its network of Top Up Taps has saved the equivalent of 20 million 330ml plastic bottles.  The utility hailed the success...

Pringles unveils new ‘designed for recycling’ tube

THE Pringles tube has been given a sustainable redesign with its metal bottom replaced with a paper fibre-based alternative. Kellanova Europe worked with paperboard container...

Webinar will share new packaging recycling behaviour research findings

AN upcoming webinar organised by the Compostable Coalition UK will share new packaging research findings around recycling. On March 19, the University of Sheffield and...

MP hails plastic alternative inspired by spider silk

A Labour MP has hailed the University of Cambridge's innovation as it turns plant protein into the 'next generation of plastic'. Through its Xampla spin...
Reusable timber pallets

Scott Pallets and The Pallet LOOP in the frame for supply chain sustainability award

SCOTT Pallets is celebrating after being shortlisted alongside The Pallet LOOP for a supply chain industry award. The two companies, both part of BSW Group,...
Rydal Eco paper packaging

James Cropper unveils ‘revolutionary’ paper innovation

JAMES Cropper has announced the release of Rydal Eco, described as a 'revolutionary' sustainable paper innovation. Rydal Eco is an uncoated board, made entirely from...

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...

Sony creates its own sustainable packaging

SONY, the technology company behind the PlayStation, has developed its own environmentally friendly packaging. Dubbed Original Blended Material, the material is made from bamboo, sugar cane...

Plant-based protein shakes find the ‘perfect fit’ in SIG

GROUNDED has teamed up with SIG to turn its idea for a 100% natural range of plant-based protein shakes into a commercial reality. GROUNDED asked...