Litter pick uncovers ‘surprisingly preserved’ crisp packet from the 90s
A crisp packet with a 1997 expiry date was one of the discoveries at a recent RECOUP Litter Composition & Pathways Project event.
The team...
Smurfit Kappa hails progress of sustainability strategy
SMURFIT Kappa has announced the business remains on target to deliver its goal to have at least net zero emissions by 2050.
The firm's 16th...
Plans submitted for reverse vending machines at two Aldi stores
ALDI has submitted plans for the erection of reverse vending machines at its North Berwick and Tranent stores.
The initiative comes as the supermarket works...
Recyclable offering is snappy solution for food-to-go sector
A recyclable solution for chilled meals and food-to-go outlets has been launched by Sabert Corporation Europe.
The Snap2Go tray is described as refrigerator-friendly and multi-functional,...
EP Group targets fashion retailers with new paper bag campaign
EP Group, a UK-based specialist in manufacturing paper bags, has launched a new campaign aimed at fashion retailers.
The Bag as Brand campaign looks to urge fashion...
Amazon unveils sustainable product certifications
AMAZON has announced the launch of a new programme which will allow customers to discover sustainable products more easily.
Items such as refillable cleaning bottles...
Label verification system helps reduce waste
DIMACO has revealed its Veri-PACK label verification equipment is helping food manufacturers reduce waste and improve their carbon footprint by ensuring labels are ‘correct,...
Dairy cooperative announces transition to clear milk caps
DAIRY cooperative Arla will transition to clear milk caps from this month.
The firm's coloured milk caps are recyclable, but currently the coloured caps cannot...
Zero Waste Scotland highlights ‘staggering’ impact of food waste on the environment
NEW research from Zero Waste Scotland has revealed food waste is having 'previously unquantified' impacts on the health of the planet in addition to...
Paperboard packs help reduce apple defects
GRAPHIC Packaging International has revealed its ProducePack range is helping to preserve fruit for apple distributor BelleHarvest.
The paperboard range of packaging designed for fresh...
