Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed again

THE introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) in Scotland has been delayed for a second time. The scheme was due to come into operation...

‘Ultra thin’ food packaging film scoops top award

SEALED Air is celebrating after the company's new packaging film picked up a top accolade at the UK Packaging Awards. The business triumphed in the...

easyJet uniform made from recycled plastic bottles scoops major award

EASYJET'S new pilot and cabin crew uniform, which is produced from 100% recycled plastic bottles, has won a major award. It scooped the sustainability award at...

Glass specialist ‘Voices’ approval for new limited edition vodka bottle

ARDAGH Glass has revealed its work in the latest limited edition Absolut vodka bottle, which contains 80% recycled glass content. Ardagh's product design team worked...

Supermarkets launch designer tote bags to encourage reuse mindset

FASHION designer Anya Hindmarch has collaborated with Waitrose and Sainsbury's to launch a new reusable shopping bag. The project is defined by 'eco not ego'...

Group warns of plans to ‘derail’ impending deposit return scheme

SCOTLAND'S impending deposit return scheme (DRS) is at risk of further delay, a campaign group has warned. Have You Got The Bottle? warned that efforts...

Morrisons to utilise new Fife recycling facility

MORRISONS has announced the acquisition of a 'significant' stake in a new recycling site in Fife. It added that the move will make it the...

Co-op launches plastic-free Christmas wrapping paper

THE Co-op has launched plastic-free Christmas wrapping paper as part of a sustainable Christmas range. It also features crackers, cards and accessories which are 100%...

Berry adds to portfolio with larger size Boston Round bottle

BERRY M&H is launching a one litre version of its PET Forest range in response to 'growing demand' for a larger size Boston Round...

Crisp packets added to in-store recycling labelling

OPRL has announced it is adding crisp packets and metallised snack and chocolate wrappers to its in-store recycling labelling. The move builds on earlier announcements...