‘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...
Entry deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 have announced an extension to the entry deadline for all seven award categories until Friday March...
Waitrose and Müller to ditch coloured milk caps in new trial
MÜLLER has partnered with Waitrose as part of a trial to scrap the blue, green and red caps used to signify the fat contents...
Aldi to move own-brand wipes to plant-based material
ALDI has announced it is to remove single-use plastic from all its own-brand wipes by the summer.
The supermarket will switch the lines to biodegradable 100%...
Waitrose launches wrap-free flower bouquets
WAITROSE is to launch two wrap-free flower bouquets this Mother's Day as part of its commitment to reduce its impact on the environment.
Both bouquets...
Manchester City unveils QR code recycling system
MANCHESTER City is to launch a new scheme at the upcoming Manchester derby which will reward fans for recycling plastic bottles at games.
Rolled out...
Compostable packaging specialists announce collaboration
POLAND-based flexible packaging converter SILBO has teamed up with compostable packaging specialist TIPA on a new sustainable solution.
SILBO produces film-based packaging with compostable water-based...
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...
