New group vows to reinforce standards for paper straws

A number of stakeholders from across the paper straw supply chain have founded a new charter of trust for compliance standards relating to all...

Sky to launch £1.5 million ’21st century milkman’ service

SKY is set to launch a £1.5 million scheme that aims to 'transform' the world’s reliance on single-use plastic. The Loop service, in partnership with...

Johnnie Walker launches its ‘biggest ever’ sustainability push

JOHNNIE Walker has launched what it says is its most ambitious sustainability drive to date. The wide-ranging action plan is focused on being from 'grain...

Signage made from recycled nappies launches in Asda

ASDA and Pura have partnered to launch what they say is the UK's first in-store signage made using recycled nappies. The signs, which will be...
Bananas with paper band

Aldi to trial paper band in place of traditional plastic banana bags

ALDI is to trial replacing the traditional plastic banana bag with a paper band alternative on selected lines. If successful, the supermarket said the change...
Children's book made from recycled coffee cups

Children’s book printed on paper made from recycled coffee cups set for launch

THE world's first published children's book to be printed on paper made from recycled coffee cups, made using James Cropper's CupCycling process, is set...

New burger and wrap packs support sustainable fast-food solutions

KOEHLER Paper has revealed it is expanding its flexible packaging portfolio with the launch of Koehler NexPure Wrap. The burger and wrap packaging paper is...
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Trade body confirms new steel packaging recycling record in Europe

Steel for Packaging Europe, formerly known as APEAL, has confirmed a new record recycling rate for steel packaging, following the harmonised method for calculating...

New sustainable bee packaging creates a buzz

SMURFIT Kappa has created a new sustainable packaging solution to transport bees for Biobest. Biobest began back in 1987 when veterinarian Roland De Jonghe began...
V. Rοubis and DS Smith packaging collaboration

DS Smith helps create fibre-based e-commerce packs for juice bottles

DS Smith has teamed up with drinks company V. Rοubis, the creator of bfresh spitiko, to develop e-commerce packaging for three sets of juice...