Morrisons backs coffee pod return scheme

MORRISONS has struck a partnership with Podback to allow customers a way of recycling coffee pods. The supermarket will offer free Podback Collect+ recycling bags...

Asda to use plant-based protection to increase shelf life of fruit

ASDA is to use plant-based protection to increase the shelf life of its citrus fruits and avocados. The supermarket said that it will be the...

RLG chosen as preferred bidder to set up Scotland’s DRS IT infrastructure

CIRCULARITY Scotland has selected Reverse Logistics Group (RLG), a Reconomy Group company, as the preferred implementation partner to deliver an IT solution to manage...

Morrisons moves fresh milk to Tetra Pak cartons

MORRISONS has moved its own brand fresh milk from plastic bottles to Tetra Pak cartons in a bid to save an initial 100 tonnes...

Scottish and UK governments urged to work together to ban plastic-based wipes

SCOTTISH Water has called on the Scottish and UK governments to work together to ban wipes made with plastic. It comes following the launch of...

Starbucks to launch reusable cup scheme

STARBUCKS is to launch a returnable cup scheme in select UK stores before rolling the programme out across Europe. It will see customers offered the...

Over 1.5 billion pieces of plastic removed from Tesco since launch of 2019 strategy

TESCO has revealed it has removed more than 1.5 billion pieces of plastic since launching its 4Rs - remove, reduce, re-use, recycle - packaging...

Scottish universities to ‘drastically’ increase recycled content of plastic bottles

SCIENTISTS from Heriot-Watt University and the University of Strathclyde are to develop additives and processing methods that will 'drastically' increase the recycled content of...

Paper packaging specialist recognised for sustainability achievements

SMURFIT Kappa has revealed the business has been recognised as a top ESG performer by research and analytics specialist Sustainalytics. Following analysis of more than...

McLaren Packaging invests in carbon offsetting project in Argyll & Bute

MCLAREN Packaging has invested £150,000 in a carbon offsetting project in Argyllshire. The Port Glasgow-based firm said the move forms part of its ambition to...