‘Wonky’ bread box utilises home-compostable bags
THE UK's 'first' wonky bread box is to utilise home-compostable bags from KM Packaging to make the offering more sustainable.
Earth & Wheat is behind...
Single-use vapes ban is ‘landmark moment’ for campaigners
A number of organisations have welcomed the ban on the sale of single-use vapes, which will come into force in Scotland on June 1.
Environmental...
Research ‘breakthrough’ could offer solution to single-use plastics challenge
XAMPLA has revealed that new research published in Nature Communications could 'signal the end of fossil fuel single-use plastics' as the science behind a...
New shrink film launched for wraparound labels
INNOVIA Films has announced it is launching RayoWrap CMS, described as a clear BOPP film for shrink, wraparound label applications.
Produced in the firm's UK...
Study finds three in four shoppers would pay more for sustainable packaging
A new study has revealed 73% of UK shoppers would pay more for a product if the packaging had less impact on the environment.
The...
Major brands join forces to boost cup recycling rates
COSTA Coffee and McDonald’s UK have teamed up with motorway service area operator, Roadchef, to co-fund a cup recycling programme at all 30 Roadchef...
SIG and Ellen MacArthur Foundation team up to bolster circular packaging aims
SIG has announced a network partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which aims to help push forward the transition towards circular packaging systems.
The collaboration...
Recycle-ready packaging is a wrap for premium cheese
AMCOR and French cheese producer Fromagerie Milleret have teamed up to create a new recycle-ready paper packaging for the company’s Le Baron Brie and...
Diageo trials new keg and integrated bottle dispense system
DIAGEO has announced the trial of Everpour, a new keg and integrated bottle dispense system, initially with vodka brand Smirnoff at selected bars in...
Firms look to address shortage of bottle closures
UK recycling firm First Mile has been joined by Delphis Eco in a joint call to homes throughout Britain to help in the fight...
