Augmented reality gaming technology used to encourage can recycling
TO mark Recycle Week, the Every Can Counts initiative is raising the profile of can recycling across Instagram and Facebook through the launch of...
Nestlé Waters UK and Biffa announce partnership
NESTLÉ Waters UK and sustainable waste management firm, Biffa, have announced a new partnership to help drive a circular economy for plastics in the...
Haggis brand unveils new lighter packs
HAGGIS specialist Macsween has unveiled a new package redesign, which claims to improve sustainability and offer more affordability for customers.
Macsween’s original and vegan-approved vegetarian...
Winners of the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging challenge announced
THE UK Government has announced the winners of the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) challenge.
The initiative awards funding to early-stage projects that could turn...
Quiz tests nation’s recycling knowledge
TO mark Recycle Week (September 21-27), Goplasticpallets.com has created a quiz to test the nation’s recycling knowledge.
Since launching its plastic pallet recycling scheme 18...
Alupro celebrates UK’s commitment to recycling
ALUPRO, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced it is backing this year's Recycle Week, which is being held from September 21-27.
Organised by Recycle...
Waitrose to end use of shrink wrap on tinned multipacks
WAITROSE has announced it is to end the use of multi-buy shrink wrap on millions of own label tinned grocery products.
The plastic wrap used...
Recyclable paper straw launched for drinks cartons
TRANSCEND Packaging has unveiled a fully-recyclable and biodegradable U-bend paper straw for drinks cartons.
Ribena will be the first UK juice drinks brand to introduce...
Level of sustainable packaging influencing online fashion purchases
A new survey by Smurfit Kappa has revealed that consumers are considering the level of sustainable packaging from brands before making online fashion purchases.
The...
Lidl GB outlines new plastic and packaging ambitions
LIDL GB has outlined a new set of plastic and packaging targets, as part of its strategy to eliminate waste.
The retailer revealed it has...
