Returnable packaging scheme launches for Highland businesses
BUSINESSES across the Highlands are being invited to sign up to a free pilot of an innovative new returnable packaging scheme.
The initiative will see...
Scottish island stores to receive funding to introduce reusable packaging options
A fund has been launched to help introduce more reusable packaging options in stores across the Scottish islands.
Backed by the Scottish Government and European...
New tool helps businesses estimate packaging EPR fees
EP Group has launched a new free-to-use EPR calculator, designed to help retailers, foodservice providers and packaging specifiers estimate packaging fees under the new...
Entries open for RECOUP Awards 2024
RECOUP has announced that entries are now open for the RECOUP Awards 2024, which recognise achievements in plastics resource efficiency and recycling.
The awards aim...
Ribena to roll out paper straws
PAPER straws are to be rolled out across all Ribena cartons, following a successful trial period.
Suntory Beverage and Food, Ribena's parent company, announced...
Sainsbury’s overhauls in-store bakery packaging in latest sustainability move
SAINSBURY'S has made changes to several of its in-store bakery products in a bid to reduce plastic waste.
All doughnuts and pastries previously in plastic...
Highland Spring ‘eco bottle’ to be rolled out nationally
HIGHLAND Spring has announced the permanent availability of its 100% recycled and recyclable plastic ‘eco bottle’ following a successful trial period.
The 500ml bottle will be...
Sainsbury’s to release plant-based tea bags
SAINSBURY'S has announced the release of its first plant-based own brand tea bag from June this year.
The supermarket's current own brand tea bags are...
Biffa purchases new Scottish facility ahead of DRS introduction
BIFFA has completed a £10 million deal to acquire Scotland's only post-consumer plastics recycling facility (PRF).
Located in Grangemouth, the facility was previously owned by...
Tesco asks suppliers to accelerate plans to tackle plastic waste
TESCO is to engage with suppliers in an attempt to accelerate its plans to tackle plastic waste.
As part of the supermarket's 4Rs packaging strategy...
