Sustainably packaged ‘living lettuce’ launched in Co-op stores

FRESH produce grower and supplier, JEPCO, has launched its 'living lettuce' innovation in sustainable packaging across Co-op stores nationwide. Packed in sustainable, 100% recyclable and...

Puma commits to protecting forests with packaging promise

PUMA has committed to protecting forests around the world when sourcing paper, cardboard, and viscose. It comes as part of a partnership between the sports...

New initiative to create football pitches from crisp packets

CRISP maker Lays has partnered with the UEFA Foundation to create football pitches from empty crisp packets. The firm expects up to five Lay's RePlay...

Lego to trial bricks made from recycled plastic bottles

LEGO has unveiled its first brick made from recycled plastic as part of its aim to make its products from sustainable materials. The new prototype,...

English firm launches wine range in paper bottles

AN English wine producer has announced it is to package half of its products in paper bottles. Essex-headquartered The English Vine will utilise Frugalpac's Frugal...

Morrisons launches milk in glass bottles in traditional packaging drive

MORRISONS is to trial the sale of milk in returnable glass bottles as part of its drive to reduce plastic and bring back traditional...

Aldi commits to removing single-use plastic from own-brand tea

ALDI has announced it is to remove single-use plastic from all of its own-brand teabags by the end of 2021. The supermarket said the move...

Asda extends refill trial to Scotland

ASDA is expanding its trial of refill options to Scotland with customers in Glasgow set to have the option of buying packaging-free products. Alongside the...

New document highlights ‘vital’ role of plastics in a net zero future

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has published a new document which examines the 'vital' role plastic can play in the move towards lowering carbon...

OPRL urges members to be ‘loud and proud’ about labelling refillable packaging

OPRL is marking World Refill Day (June 16) by urging its 650 members to be 'loud and proud' about labelling refillable packaging to help...