Co-op calls on government to introduce 50p plastic bag fee
THE Co-op is to remove plastic bags for life from sale in all of its stores and has made a number of recommendations to...
Millions of Sainsbury’s products to be packaged using recovered coastal plastic
SAINSBURY'S has announced that over 39.5 million items bought from its stores are to be packaged using plastic bottles recovered from the coastal areas.
It...
Scottish space firm launches merchandise in sustainable packaging
THE firm behind Scotland's first commercial rocket launch has unveiled merchandise packed in eco-friendly packaging.
Edinburgh-headquartered Skyrora said that profits from sales will go towards...
Fresh investment allows flat wine bottle supplier to ramp up growth plans
SUSTAINABLE wine specialist Garçon Wines has secured £670,000 of investment in parent company Delivering Happiness Limited to help grow the business, which is best...
Morrisons launches shampoo bars in cardboard cartons
MORRISONS has launched an own-brand range of shampoo and conditioner bars in fully recyclable cardboard cartons.
The supermarket said that the bars, which are made...
New r-PET cups address sustainability challenges
GREINER Packaging has announced the launch of new r-PET cups for beer and other drinks.
The plastic cup is currently made from 100% recycled PET...
Packaging firm outlines plans to invest in sustainable solutions
SOUTHGATEÂ has announced it is investing in developing a range of new, eco-friendly packaging solutions.
Over the past year, the company has launched several new sustainable...
Asda plucks plastic from packaging of its chicken range
ASDA has announced it is to reduce plastic packaging by up to 50% across its chicken range, following a successful trial period.
The move will...
Dow and Mura Technology team up to scale advanced recycling solution for plastics
PLASTIC manufacturer Dow and Mura Technology, a pioneer of an advanced plastic recycling solution, have announced a partnership to help keep plastic waste out...
Hellmann’s confirms switch to 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles
HELLMANN'S has announced it has started moving its full ‘squeezy’ range in the UK to bottles made with 100% post-consumer recycled PET plastic.
The Unilever...