Fully recyclable paperboard cup lid set for take-off

THE Paper Lid Company and Metsä Board have announced the introduction of a fully recyclable paperboard lid for takeaway drink cups. The lid, made from...

Graphic Packaging appoints chief sustainability officer

GRAPHIC Packaging has announced that Michelle M. Fitzpatrick PhD will join the company as chief sustainability officer. The firm has a 'long-standing' commitment to running...

Morrisons to use paper bands instead of plastic bags for bananas

MORRISONS has pledged to remove plastic bags from all of its bananas sold in its stores, in what it says is a supermarket first. New...

Macfarlane Group UK awarded gold rating from EcoVadis for sustainability

MACFARLANE Group has achieved a gold rating in a sustainability survey conducted by EcoVadis. The rating places the firm in the top 5% of companies...

Reflex displays sustainable solutions from recyclable cardboard exhibition stand

REFLEX showcased its new sustainable product range from a fully recyclable cardboard exhibition stand at the lunch! exhibition in London. Featuring a range of lined...

Transcend looks to progress moulded fibre innovation with new partnership

TRANSCEND Packaging has revealed the firm is entering a partnership with BioPaxium Technologies as part of a push into moulded fibre production. Transcend said BioPaxium...

Asda launches first Scottish refill store

ASDA has introduced its first refill store in Scotland as part of its pledge to eliminate three billion pieces of single-use plastic by 2025. The...

Luxury and sustainability set to combine at London exhibition

ENVIRONMENTALLY-friendly packaging solutions are set to come to the fore at Luxury Packaging London 2021, which is co-located with Packaging Innovations in early December. Organisers...

Scottish coffee firm launches compostable capsules

A Scottish coffee producer has launched its beverage in compostable capsules made from plant-based ingredients. Compatible with Nespresso machines, Gordon Street Coffee said its new...

Paperboard packs help reduce apple defects

GRAPHIC Packaging International has revealed its ProducePack range is helping to preserve fruit for apple distributor BelleHarvest. The paperboard range of packaging designed for fresh...