UK supermarkets to trial environmental labels in VR setting
FOUR of the UK's biggest retailers are to trial new environmental labels in a virtual reality setting this summer.
Morrisons, Co-op, Sainsbury's, and Tesco will...
New ‘reduced plastic’ cheese packs help support retailer’s sustainable goals
COVERIS has unveiled a new range of 'reduced plastic' pouches for Iceland’s grated cheese.
Moving from a former mixed nylon laminate to a fully recyclable...
Chilled packaging specialist launches fully recyclable insulated box
SORBAFREEZE, the chilled packaging division of Pitreavie Packaging Group, has created an insulated packaging solution described as being 100% kerbside recyclable.
Chilltek Ecotek is a...
Compostable films offer ‘breakthrough innovation’ in packaging wet food products
TIPA has announced that successful trials of its compostable packaging will see the company’s films act as a liner for tray sealer equipment specialist...
Recycled refuse sacks make use of agricultural plastic waste
BERRY Global has announced that its UK refuse sack business has launched a new range of high strength refuse sacks, manufactured from recycled plastics.
The...
Reusable pallets prove their worth in booming warehouse sector
PLASTIC pallet specialist Goplasticpallets.com has revealed how the firm is 'perfectly positioned' to help support the booming online retail sector.
The firm said warehousing is...
Co-op to launch new food-to-go range with reduced packaging
THE Co-op has relaunched its food-to-go range with a new 'global inspired' theme and reduction in packaging.
It will feature less packaging and the removal...
Used jeans transformed into paper for packaging
PAPERMAKER James Cropper is giving used jeans a new lease of life as paper for packaging with its new Rydal Apparel range.
The firm...
Greiner Packaging introduces new sustainability and innovation manager role
GREINER Packaging UK & Ireland has announced that Rachel Sheldon has been promoted to a new role as sustainability and innovation manager.
The move has...
Smurfit Kappa launches ‘revolutionary’ water-resistant paper
SMURFIT Kappa has developed a new water-resistant paper called AquaStop.
The product is part of the firm's new TechniPaper portfolio, described as consisting of papers...
