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...
DS Smith extends recycling partnership with local authority
DS Smith has announced a renewed partnership to manage around 7,000 tonnes of paper and card for recycling from Reigate & Banstead Borough Council...
Edinburgh University transforms plastic into vanilla flavouring
PLASTIC waste can be transformed into vanilla flavouring through the use of bacteria, researchers have discovered.
The discovery comes following a study by the University...
New Barbie range to be made from recycled ocean-bound plastic
A new range of Barbie dolls made from recycled ocean-bound plastic is set to be released by Mattel as the company continues its sustainability...
New Berry installation strengthens plastics recycling commitment
BERRY bpi has installed the first wash plant and recycling facility in the UK described as being able to recycle both flexible and rigid...
Study finds three in four shoppers would pay more for sustainable packaging
A new study has revealed 73% of UK shoppers would pay more for a product if the packaging had less impact on the environment.
The...
Research ‘breakthrough’ could offer solution to single-use plastics challenge
XAMPLA has revealed that new research published in Nature Communications could 'signal the end of fossil fuel single-use plastics' as the science behind a...
Vegetable pot brand opts for ‘Souper’ solution
COLPAC has announced that its compostable Souper Pots are being used as a packaging solution for a new ‘grow-your-own’ vegetable pot brand.
The Pocket Garden...
