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...
Tech investment tipped to produce recyclable flexible packaging
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe has announced a multi-million Euro investment in technology in a move designed to enable the firm to work with...
Biffa launches nationwide recycling service for takeaway cups
BIFFA has launched a nationwide recycling service for hot and cold takeaway drinks cups.
More than 62 million single-use tea, coffee and cold drinks cups...
Packaging business recognised for ESG credentials
NEW Vision Packaging has announced it has been recognised for its environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards with a Bronze sustainability rating from EcoVadis.
EcoVadis...
Zotefoams’ ReZorce beverage carton wins prestigious German Packaging Award
BEVERAGE cartons produced from Zotefoams' innovative ReZorce barrier material have been named a winner in the Sustainability (Overall Concept) category at the German Packaging...
Tesco cans multipack packaging
SEVERAL lines of multipacks are set to be replaced with plastic-free multibuys across all Tesco stores.
The supermarket has said that the move will eliminate...
Tesco meets target of removing one billion pieces of plastic
TESCO has announced that it has met its target of removing one billion pieces of plastic from its stores in just one year.
The goal...
Waitrose launches cork recycling scheme trial
WAITROSE is to trial a cork recycling scheme in a number of its stores across the UK in what it said is a UK...
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...
Keeping toys from landfill
THE British Heart Foundation has teamed up with Direct Packaging and compostable film manufacturer Futamura to help prevent once-loved but now discarded toys from ending up in landfill
