Amazon reveals how to transform their boxes into pet houses and kids’ costumes

AMAZON has launched directions on how to turn its packaging into items such as pet houses and forts for kids. The initiative comes as part...
Home-compostable pipette dropper

Compostable pipette dropper tipped to ‘revolutionise’ sustainable packaging for beauty sector

SHELLWORKS has launched what it is calling the world's first fully home-compostable pipette dropper. The move is tipped to 'revolutionise' sustainable packaging for the beauty...

New research shows strong support for enhanced recycling systems in Scotland

A new poll commissioned by Alupro has revealed 69% of Scots believe 'urgent' investment is needed in local authority recycling, as Scotland lags behind other...

Co-op calls on government to introduce 50p plastic bag fee

THE Co-op is to remove plastic bags for life from sale in all of its stores and has made a number of recommendations to...

Pallet specialist unveils ‘robust’ solution

GOPLASTICPALLETS.COM has introduced what it believes to be the 'most robust folding pallet container in Europe'. The GoFLC 960 is exclusive to the firm in the...
The Collective Good range of wines have just gone on sale in Target stores across the US

Major US retailer opts for paper wine bottles designed by Frugalpac

AMERICAN supermarket retailer The Target Corporation has commissioned a range of sustainable wines in low carbon paper bottles. The Collective Good wine range is bottled...

‘Breakthrough’ tape solution launched for e-commerce market

ESSENTRA Tapes has launched its new paper-based tear tape - Rippatape Halo - under its ECO Range of solutions. The 'breakthrough solution' aims to help...

Heriot-Watt unveils energy-efficient alternative to incinerating face masks

HERIOT-WATT University has developed an alternative to the 'expensive' process of incinerating disposable face masks. Researchers from the Edinburgh learning institute have unveiled a process...

Dairy-free cream cheese specialist opts for recyclable cups with snap-on lids

NUSH Foods has relaunched its dairy-free cream cheese – made from almond milk – in recyclable cups with snap-on lids, made by Greiner Packaging. The...
Winfried Muehling, Pro Carton

Consumers demand action on Earth Day

By Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director, Pro Carton EARTH Day 2025 serves as a global reminder of the urgent need to protect our planet....