New study highlights levels of confusion over packaging recycling
NEW research from Aquapak has revealed that 70% of British consumers admit they are confused by what packaging can and can’t be recycled.
Just one in...
Britvic confirms packaging innovation partnership with Xampla
SOFT drinks giant Britvic is teaming up with University of Cambridge-backed tech company Xampla to boost packaging innovation.
After 15 years of research, Xampla has...
Aldi launches recyclable butter packaging in ‘UK supermarket first’
ALDI is rolling out a new recyclable wrap packaging on two of its own-label butter lines in what it says is a UK supermarket...
Vanden Recycling names new business development manager
PAUL Scott has been appointed business development manager at Vanden Recycling with a remit to target the thermoforming and vacuum forming sectors
Project Waterfall cups set to help coffee growing communities
TO mark UK Coffee Week (Oct 19-25), outlets are being encouraged to buy a cup made from recycled paper to help support coffee growing communities.
Frugalpac, who...
Vegware Sustainability Report outlines progress on environmental ambitions
COMPOSTABLE foodservice packaging specialist Vegware has released its Sustainability Report 2021.
The report highlights the Edinburgh-headquartered firm's commitment to driving access to composting infrastructure, and...
Plastic-free water bottle scoops innovation design prize
A compostable water bottle has won an international plastic-free innovation design award.
The Cove bottle triumphed at the world’s first Plastic-Free Awards for sustainable packaging. Devised...
Alupro appoints sustainability and public affairs manager
ALUPRO, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has appointed Tom Giddings as sustainability and public affairs manager.
He joins from packaging giant DS Smith and will work closely...
Retailer opts for functional barrier paper solution
RETAILER Iceland is replacing its previous packaging with Mondi’s functional barrier paper across a number of its ranges.
The first newly packaged product to hit the...
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...
