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...
Operator announced for Scotland and wider UK’s deposit return schemes
UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd (UK DMO) has been announced as the operator of the deposit return schemes for single-use plastic and metal drinks...
Targets for recycled content in food packaging need care
Setting minimum targets for recycled content in food packaging may sound like a good idea, but could lead to overall less efficient use of...
Why plastics are still a sweet solution
By Brian Lodge, design manager, Berry Global
PLASTICS have played an important role in the continuing development of food packaging, helping to deliver products safely,...
RECOUP Awards 2025 finalists revealed after record number of entries
THE finalists have been revealed for the 2025 RECOUP Awards following a record number of entries across all five categories.
The awards recognise companies, innovations, and...
OMRON’s ESG efforts recognised by Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
OMRON Corporation has announced it has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), which evaluates and ranks companies based on...
O-I launches new collection of glass bottles made in Scotland
O-I has launched a new contemporary collection of standard glass bottles made in Scotland for European spirits customers.
The range was launched at the Rethinking Spirits...
Antalis hosts tree-planting day as part of carbon offsetting scheme
IN partnership with Forest Carbon, Antalis recently hosted a tree-planting day at its woodland creation project in Cumbria.
Antalis hosted customers Coventry Building Society, Egan...
New guidance to reduce DRS costs for industry and consumers welcomed
CIRCULARITY Scotland, the administrator for the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland, has welcomed new guidance from the Scottish Government which it said will 'significantly...
Juice provider switches to carton packs for fruit syrups
NETHERLANDS-based juice producer Riedel is transitioning its Van de Boom syrup range from metal cans into SIG carton packs made of the packaging material...
