Amazon to pack items sold by third party sellers in recyclable bags
AMAZON has announced it is to use recyclable paper bags and cardboard envelopes for orders shipped from its fulfilment centres.
The firm has already stopped...
Packaging business invests in new fibre and paper development lab
DS Smith has opened a new fibre and paper development laboratory at its Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent.
The company has invested £750,000 on the...
Xampla shortlisted for Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize
XAMPLA, a creator of natural alternatives to single-use plastic, has been announced as a finalist for the Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize.
Senior figures from...
Berry Superfos increases PCR options for industrial packaging
BERRY Superfos has revealed it is now able to offer several of its existing industrial packaging ranges in versions containing 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR)...
Colpac creates sustainable packaging solution for pet food brand
COLPAC has customised its recyclable Stagione range to create a 'future-proof' solution for Hug PET FOODS.
The firm revealed that the result meets the pet...
Alupro launches ‘Aluminium Manifesto’ to help meet environmental targets
ALUPRO has launched the organisation's Aluminium Manifesto at a virtual roundtable table, which includes speeches from Neil Parish MP, chair of the EFRA committee;...
UK-wide reforms hoped to stamp out excessive packaging
THE Scottish Government has said that producers will pay for the environmental costs of packaging under new UK-wide plans.
It comes following major reforms being...
Lightweight food closure launched for ketchups and sauces
BERRY Global has revealed it is launching a new lightweight food closure to minimise material usage.
The company’s existing 55mm closure is now over 20%...
Glasgow’s SEC to launch ‘incredibly easy to carry’ reusable cups
REUSABLE 'Stack Cups' are to replace single-use plastic cups at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC).
It comes as part of the campus' transition towards net...
Waitrose launches reusable designer bag with ten-year lasting guarantee
WAITROSE has launched a reusable bag made from 100% recycled plastic with a ten-year lasting guarantee.
The Universal Bag was designed by luxury handbag brand, Anya Hindmarch,...
