Single-use vapes ban is ‘landmark moment’ for campaigners
A number of organisations have welcomed the ban on the sale of single-use vapes, which will come into force in Scotland on June 1.
Environmental...
Scotland could ban single-use vapes
SINGLE-USE vapes could be banned in Scotland as part of new plans by the Scottish Government to protect public health and the environment.
The move...
Carte D’Or switches to paper packs
UNILEVER has launched new paper-based packs across its entire range of Carte D'Or ice cream.
It said the move will see the brand use 93%...
Iced coffee brand opts for cans for the first time
IN a departure from the brand's usual cardboard cartons, Jimmy’s Iced Coffee's latest product - Flat White - has been made available in recyclable aluminium cans
Aldi to use cellulose film on own brand Easter Eggs
ALDI has redesigned the packaging of its own label Easter eggs to eliminate the need for inner plastic packaging.
It will see the supermarket use...
Organisation unveils sunglasses made from ocean waste
SUNGLASSES made from waste collected at the Great Pacific Garbage Patch have been developed in a bid to tackle ocean debris.
The Ocean Cleanup, a...
Waitrose announces decision not to sell single-use vapes
WAITROSE has announced that it will not sell single-use vapes amidst concerns over the product's appeal to youngsters and its potential environmental impact.
The supermarket...
Packaging association warns industry is ‘not ready’ for plastics tax
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that the sector is not ready for the impending Plastic Packaging Tax.
It comes following a survey amongst...
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...
New Mr Muscle bottle claimed to be a UK first
HOUSEHOLD cleaning producer SC Johnson has launched a new line of Mr Muscle cleaner in 100% recycled ocean-bound plastic bottles.
The firm said that the...
