The Magical Mushroom Company announces large-scale production of its plastic-free packaging

THE Magical Mushroom Company (MMC) has announced the launch of large-scale production of its mushroom-derived biodegradable packaging. The Surrey-based firm said that the plastic-free alternative...

Trial will see Stirling city centre residents dispose of waste in communal bin hubs

RESIDENTS in Stirling city centre are to be asked to dispose and recycle their household waste in communal bin hubs as part of a...

Study reveals impact of pandemic on consumer environmental concerns

A new study, conducted on behalf of Pro Carton – the European association of carton and cartonboard manufacturers, has revealed how the pandemic has...

M&S expands beauty takeback scheme to more Scottish stores

MARKS & Spencer (M&S) is to expand its beauty takeback scheme to an additional 60 stores across the UK. The move brings the number of...

North Lanarkshire Council looks to lower single-use plastics usage

NORTH Lanarkshire Council has announced plans to reduce the amount of single use plastic used within its catering services
Electric wheel loader

Heidelberg Materials bags sustainable equipment solution for packed products site

VOLVO Construction Equipment’s L120 Electric wheel loader is making its UK debut at Heidelberg Materials UK’s Nuneaton Packed Products site. The move is part of...

Survey highlights increasing demand for e-commerce sustainable packaging

ALMOST one in five (19%) consumers have said they would not buy from online retailers who do not use sustainable packaging. The findings came in...

Maker of Nestlé cereals eye packaging evolution in new roadmap

THE makers of Nestlé breakfast cereals has announced evolving its packaging as part of its 2050 net zero roadmap. Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) launched the...

Companies urged to check PPT obligations following Autumn Statement

ENVIRONMENTAL compliance specialist Ecoveritas is warning firms to double check their plastic packaging tax (PPT) obligations after chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed the levy would...
Superglass pallets

Stirling insulation specialist joins reusable pallet scheme

GLASS mineral wool insulation manufacturer Superglass is removing white pallets from its supply chain as part of its sustainability commitments by becoming an early...