‘Future Focus’ project results in 5,100 new trees being planted
ANTALIS has revealed that its customers have helped plant 5,100 trees in the UK.
The firm launched the ‘Future Focus’ initiative in September 2020, designed to...
Work begins on ‘revolutionary’ plastics recycling plant
MURA Technology has announced construction is underway on the world’s first commercial-scale plant to use its 'hydrothermal' process to recycle all forms of plastic...
Waitrose to no longer sell kids’ magazines containing disposable plastic toys
WAITROSE has announced that it is to no longer sell children's magazines containing disposable plastic toys.
The retailer said that the move will not include...
Scotland’s DRS administrator appointed
CIRCULARITY Scotland Limited has been confirmed as Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) administrator.
The Scottish Government has approved the application of the not-for-profit body. which represents a...
Macfarlane switches stretch wrap to 30% recycled content film
MACFARLANE Packaging has announced the firm has replaced its existing blown hand-applied stretch wrap with a film containing a minimum of 30% recycled material.
The protective...
Asda to scrap plastic fruit bags after 30,000 reusable bags sold each week during...
ASDA has announced it is to remove 101 million pieces of single use plastic from its store each year by switching to reusable fruit...
Scottish Government announces £70m investment in recycling infrastructure
THE Scottish Government has launched a new £70 million fund to improve recycling infrastructure across the country.
Local authorities are being urged to apply for...
Corona to pilot new beer packs made using barley
CORONA is introducing a new circular form of packaging for six-packs which harnesses surplus barley straw to create a sustainable paper solution.
The drinks giant...
Survey reveals support for variable rate DRS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
A new survey has found that consumers believe a variable rate deposit return scheme (DRS) would not be confusing.
The research by YouGov was commissioned...
E-commerce boom results in ‘substantial and sustained’ hike in demand for cardboard packaging
AN automated packaging systems specialist has warned that a 'growing' number of online retailers are struggling to fulfil orders due to a shortage of cardboard...
