Buxton joins digital deposit return scheme trial

BUXTON has joined a 'first-of-its-kind' digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) trial in South Wales. The trial will encourage those living and working in Brecon to...

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...
LC Packaging sustainability report

LC Packaging outlines strong progress in sustainability journey

LC Packaging has announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Update, which highlights progress the business has made in its environmental and social responsibility...

Recyclable vending cups a ‘huge step forward’

BERRY Superfos Beverage Systems has launched vending cups made entirely of polypropylene (PP), which the firm said means they can be more easily recycled...
DS Smith Carlsberg packaging

DS Smith celebrates double triumph at Excellence in Flexography Awards 2025

DS Smith is celebrating after winning two accolades at the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Excellence in Flexography Awards 2025. The awards are hosted by the...
Peter McLellan, Director Global HSE at Sidel

Sidel looks to set the gold standard for sustainability

PACKAGING provider Sidel has announced its Octeville site in France has been awarded the Gold Medal by EcoVadis following a review of its supply...

Retailer opts for functional barrier paper solution

RETAILER Iceland is replacing its previous packaging with Mondi’s functional barrier paper across a number of its ranges. The first newly packaged product to hit the...
Waitrose store

Waitrose announces decision not to sell single-use vapes

WAITROSE has announced that it will not sell single-use vapes amidst concerns over the product's appeal to youngsters and its potential environmental impact. The supermarket...

Delipac offers ‘definitive solution’ for sustainable packaging

DELIPAC has been described as the 'definitive solution' to sustainable packaging for the convenience food and drinks sector. The Delipac board products are described as...
Reverse vending machine in store

Scottish parliament approves DRS regulations

THE Scottish parliament has voted in favour of the regulations for a deposit return scheme (DRS). The vote means that, from 1 July 2022, all...