Online resource educates youngsters on plastics recycling and polymers
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF), in conjunction with PlasticsEurope and RECOUP, has launched an online recycling resource kit designed to educate students about recycling plastics...
DS Smith earns platinum rating for sustainability performance
DS Smith has announced the firm has been awarded the ‘Platinum’ rating by EcoVadis for its performance as a responsible and sustainable business.
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Muc-Off launches ‘game-changing’ plastic-free bike cleaner
BIKE care firm, Muc-Off, has unveiled what it says is the world's first plastic-free bicycle cleaner.
The Punk Powder product is made up of two 30...
Lidl targets removing two billion pieces of plastic by end of 2022
LIDL has announced that over one billion pieces of plastic have been removed from its UK stores.
It comes as part of the supermarket's commitment...
Angus berry supplier makes 100% recycled material punnet switch
ARBROATH-based Angus Soft Fruits has announced plans to remove over 150 tonnes of single-use plastic over the next 12 months by switching to 100%...
Huhtamaki unveils ‘breakthrough’ paper-based tablet packaging
HUHTAMAKI has launched a new innovation for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry in the form of Push Tab paper, described as the first paper-based...
UK supermarkets to trial ‘first of its type’ recyclable sandwich packs
CONVENIENCE food manufacturer Greencore Group has announced that, in partnership with the Co-op and Sainsbury’s, it will begin trials of an all fibre plastic-free...
Asda attracts big name to refill trial
COCA-COLA is to launch a reverse vending machine in Asda's flagship sustainability store in Leeds.
It comes as part of the supermarket's trial of refill...
Book cloth made from ocean plastic launched
WINTER & Company has launched TOILE OCEAN, described as the first book cloth woven from recycled ocean-bound plastic.
The product is produced in collaboration with...
Mondi helps deliver aluminium-free paper-based packs for major brand
UNILEVER and Mondi have teamed up to develop a new high barrier paper-based packaging material for Unilever’s Colman’s dry Meal Maker and Sauces range.
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