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...

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...