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...
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...
