Researcher creates fully recyclable raw meat packaging
A Swansea University researcher has invented a new type of plastic packaging for raw meat which avoids the need for non-recyclable pads inside the...
Asda to trial craft beer on draught
ASDA is trialling the offer of draught craft beer in refillable one and two litre glass containers.
Initially only available at a store in Milton...
Tesco launches cleaning spray refill capsules
TESCO has launched a new line of cleaning spray refills which it said could help save up to 60 million pieces of plastic a...
My Little Panda opts to donate to charity this Black Friday
ECO-FRIENDLY retailer My Little Panda has announced it is to donate £1 per order to the Alzheimer's Society during this year's Black Friday sales...
Business warns of potential shortages of recycled content pallet wrap
LINDUM Packaging has warned businesses to order recycled content pallet wrap now or risk facing shortages ahead of the introduction of the plastics tax.
From...
UK Government ‘plans to extend’ single-use plastic ban
THE UK Government has launched a consultation on banning a number of single-use plastics.
It follows the Scottish Government's announcement recently that it is to...
Have yourself a less wasteful Christmas
THE City of Edinburgh Council has launched a new campaign encouraging residents to have a 'less wasteful Christmas'.
It follows on from the capital's net...
Limited edition Scotch whisky given to COP26 delegates to be auctioned
THREE bottles of the limited edition blended Scotch Whisky given to COP26 delegates are to go under the hammer.
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said...
BPF unveils new net zero resource to help companies meet carbon targets
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) is set to help firms reduce their carbon footprint by launching a new net zero briefing, outlining what steps...
Time to take a leaf out of nature’s book
By Winfried Muehling, general manager, Pro Carton
AGAINST the backdrop of COP26 earlier this month, the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) has never been...
