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...

Oban-based Oceanium secures $2.6 million to scale up its offering

OBAN-based Oceanium has secured $2.6 million in funding to scale up its technology in order to meet market demand for its seaweed ingredients and...
Supermarket aisle showcasing various different types of packaging

New research highlights progress in supermarket packaging sustainability

OVER half (53%) of the packaging components used by major UK supermarkets are rated ‘green’ for recyclability under Defra’s Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), according...

Time to take a leaf out of nature’s book

By Winfried Muehling, general manager, Pro Carton AGAINST the backdrop of COP26 earlier this month, the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) has never been...

Berry outlines ‘breakthrough’ technology in PE cling film

BERRY Global has produced a new white paper designed to outline the solution to finding an alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films...

BPF announces major branding change

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has unveiled a new logo alongside a refreshed website. The organisation said the new logo reflects the BPF’s focus on...

easyJet uniform made from recycled plastic bottles scoops major award

EASYJET'S new pilot and cabin crew uniform, which is produced from 100% recycled plastic bottles, has won a major award. It scooped the sustainability award at...

Coca-Cola’s on-the-go range to move to 100% recycled plastic

EVERY on-the-go Coca-Cola bottle in the UK is to be made from 100% recycled plastic by September, the soft drinks manufacturer has announced. The move...

COP26 delegates given bespoke recycled aluminium bottles

COP26 delegates have been provided with a 100% recycled aluminium bottle from Re:Water. The bottles are also fully recyclable and feature a bespoke COP26 custom-label,...

Show and tell: Bell launches recycling ID initiative

RECYCLED plastic packaging manufacturer, Bell Packaging has introduced a new identification initiative to its range, to help customers and recyclers better identify and separate...