DS Smith outlines plan to plant a tree for every employee

DS Smith has announced it has funded the planting of 29,000 trees – one for each employee – in celebration of the UN-backed International...

Sustainable gin pouches launched ahead of Mother’s Day

DARNLEY'S Gin has announced the launch of its sustainable gin pouches in time for Mother’s Day. Described as an 'eye-catching, unique present that gin-lovers can...

Call made for ‘potentially misleading’ packaging terms to have legislated definitions

THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called on the introduction of legislated definitions for 'potentially misleading' terms like 'recyclable' and 'carbon neutral'. It said...

Xbox console and accessory packaging to be 100% recyclable by 2030

MICROSOFT has announced it is to design all Xbox packaging, products and accessories to be 100% recyclable by 2030. It came as part of the...

Machinery specialist wants ‘paradigm shift’ to help food manufacturers meet sustainability demands

ULMA Packaging UK is calling for a 'paradigm shift' around food packaging machinery to meet an expected 'boom' in demand for sustainable packaging. The move...

Supermarkets commit to ending sale of disposable barbecues

ALDI and Waitrose have both committed to ending the sale of disposable barbecues, following 'increasing pressure' from leading charities and environmental organisations. Waitrose said it...

New testing facility analyses quality of recycled material

BERRY Global has announced that the firm's plastics recycling facility in Heanor has opened a Centre of Excellence to enhance the level of quality...

Contract packer launches VFFS paper bag solution

CONTRACT packing specialist WePack has unveiled the firm's latest 'eco-friendly' Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) solution, which is made entirely from paper. WePack said its...

Morrisons launches ‘rentable’ salad boxes

MORRISONS is to trial the introduction of 'rentable' boxes on its salad bar in a bid to allow customers to enjoy lunch more sustainably. It...

‘UK-first’ recyclable butter wrap set to debut

WIPAK has announced it is launching a 'UK-first' recyclable paper wrap for butter that can be recycled at kerbside within the paper waste stream. Made...