Carte D’Or switches to paper packs

UNILEVER has launched new paper-based packs across its entire range of Carte D'Or ice cream. It said the move will see the brand use 93%...

Energy firm secures majority share in Glasgow sustainable packaging start-up

HIVE Energy Ltd has secured a majority share in a University of Strathclyde start-up which converts shellfish industry waste into chitin-based packaging. CuanTec developed a...

Garçon Wines launches packaging spin off

GARÇON Wines is spinning off the packaging elements of the business under the new name of Packamama. Inspired by the goddess Pachamama, the firm said...

Glass packaging specialist to unveil sustainability plans

GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has revealed plans to mark its 150th anniversary by unveiling the company's 'ambitious' sustainability plans at the upcoming BeerX event. The...

Tesco to ban plastic wet wipes

TESCO has announced it is to remove all baby wipes containing plastic from its shelves from March 14. The supermarket stopped using plastic in its...

Aldi to use cellulose film on own brand Easter Eggs

ALDI has redesigned the packaging of its own label Easter eggs to eliminate the need for inner plastic packaging. It will see the supermarket use...

Morrisons backs coffee pod return scheme

MORRISONS has struck a partnership with Podback to allow customers a way of recycling coffee pods. The supermarket will offer free Podback Collect+ recycling bags...

Asda to use plant-based protection to increase shelf life of fruit

ASDA is to use plant-based protection to increase the shelf life of its citrus fruits and avocados. The supermarket said that it will be the...

RLG chosen as preferred bidder to set up Scotland’s DRS IT infrastructure

CIRCULARITY Scotland has selected Reverse Logistics Group (RLG), a Reconomy Group company, as the preferred implementation partner to deliver an IT solution to manage...

Morrisons moves fresh milk to Tetra Pak cartons

MORRISONS has moved its own brand fresh milk from plastic bottles to Tetra Pak cartons in a bid to save an initial 100 tonnes...