Noodles brand reduces plastic content in new pots
KABUTO Noodles is promising the 'lowest use of plastic' in the UK premium instant noodle category, with a new 100% recyclable K3 cardboard-plastic pot...
New r-PET cups address sustainability challenges
GREINER Packaging has announced the launch of new r-PET cups for beer and other drinks.
The plastic cup is currently made from 100% recycled PET...
Edinburgh toxicologists play key role in creation of biodegradable beauty packs
TOXICOLOGISTS from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh have been involved in a project to develop biodegradable packaging designed to help cosmetics firms meet demand for environmentally-friendly...
Major brands on board with Tesco’s toothpaste packaging trial
TESCO has launched a trial to remove the 'unnecessary' cardboard box packaging used for some toothpastes.
The supermarket scrapped the boxes for its own-brand toothpaste...
Waitrose launches certified compostable teabags
WAITROSE has launched certified own-brand home compostable teabags, in what the retailer said is a first for UK supermarkets.
All of its Duchy teabags are...
‘First of its kind’ fully compostable coffee capsule lid unveiled
PACKAGING developer and manufacturer TIPA has launched what the firm is calling a 'first of its kind' fully compostable coffee capsule lid, in collaboration...
Research reveals ‘monumental’ scale of plastic packaging collection challenge
PLASTIC resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has published its annual UK Household Plastic Packaging Collection Survey, which has outlined the 'monumental' scale of...
Southgate announces plan to replace all packaging products with ‘eco-friendly’ alternatives
SOUTHGATE Global has announced the firm is working on a plan to replace all its packaging products with eco-friendly alternatives.
The company has invested in...
Iceland reports success of reverse vending machines
ICELAND has revealed that over one million plastic bottles have been recycled in their reverse vending machines this year
Packaging revamp helps Raven to soar
TWO Scottish sisters who turned to creating skincare products as a positive outlet following the passing of their mother are set to have their...



















