Boots targets bathroom gifts in Christmas sustainability drive

BOOTS has announced that 2,020 tonnes of throwaway plastic has been removed from its Christmas gift packaging. The health, beauty and pharmacy chain said that...

Government reshuffle leaves expansion of green policies ‘mired in uncertainty’

COMPLIANCE specialist Ecoveritas has urged the UK Government to 'stay the course' on environmental reform, as Defra (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs)...

Polystyrene recycling trial to resume in Aberdeenshire

A polystyrene recycling trial at three household recycling centres in Aberdeenshire is to resume later this month, the area's council has confirmed. The initiative was...

Wafer packaging solution brings bucketloads of benefits

A change of format for family-size packs of ice cream wafers from standard printed carton boxes to plastic buckets is said to be delivering...

Reusable solutions are stacking up for Item Products

ITEM Products has revealed plans to showcase Box Latch Products’ Clip & Stack device at Packaging Innovations. Clip & Stack is said to deliver supply...

Recyclability certification boosts packaging transparency

BERRY has announced that in order meet the need for reliable claims about recyclability and recycled content in packaging, the Berry Superfos facility in...

Skincare brand and TerraCycle team up on sustainability initiative

CLINICAL skincare brand Murad has teamed up with recycling specialist TerraCycle to help divert plastic waste from landfills while turning it into new recycled...
Metsä Board CEO Esa Kaikkonen

Metsä Board retains EcoVadis Platinum rating

Metsä Board has announced that it has retained the highest Platinum level in the 2025 EcoVadis sustainability assessment. The company has achieved the highest level...

Packaging solution unveiled for food-to-go porridge pots

COLPAC has created a new range of recyclable porridge pots for ZA, a food-to-go brand launched by Pizza Express. Created from fully recyclable board, the...

‘Major’ step forward for UK recycling as ‘pioneering’ Fife plant opens

A 'pioneering' new recycling facility which will reprocess hard-to-recycle plastics has opened in Fife. The facility is co-owned by Morrisons, with recycling plant specialists, Yes...