McDonald’s unveils new ‘evolved’ paper straws in Europe-wide sustainability trials
MCDONALD’S are to trial a series of environmentally positive changes across their European franchises.
The trials form part of the fast food chain’s ‘Better M’...
Fibre innovator earns top sustainability accolade
BEAULIEU Fibres has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company among the top 1% of businesses assessed worldwide.
The supplier of polyolefin and...
Vegware celebrates composting milestone
SCOTTISH packaging company Vegware has announced the business has reached a new milestone with waste collections.
Close the Loop, the brand’s trade waste collections for...
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Colpac hails ‘remarkable’ fall in carbon emissions
FOOD packaging specialist Colpac has announced it has achieved a 22% reduction in carbon emissions in year three of its net zero programme.
The result...
Over 25,000 vapes likely being swept up from Aberdeenshire streets each month
MORE than 25,000 vapes are likely being swept up from Aberdeenshire streets each month, the region's local authority has revealed.
The findings come following a...
‘Cutting-edge technology’ provides plastic box pallet solution
Palletower, a manufacturer of storage and logistics equipment, has created what it calls 'the UK’s market leading moulded collapsible plastic box pallet'.
Having teamed up...
Coveris launches centre of excellence for wicketted bags
COVERIS has announced the completion of a centre of excellence for wicketted bags at its site in Hartlepool.
The facility, which boasts one of the...
Paint firm takes Crown for 100% recycled containers
CROWN Paints is set to launch new paint containers made from 100% recycled plastic in what it is describing as a UK first.
The plastic...
New upcycling method offers plastic waste solution
SCIENTISTS at the University of Edinburgh have discovered a way to convert widely used plastics into new materials with properties that degrade more rapidly.
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