Compostable packaging producer extends geographical reach

COMPOSTABLE packaging producer TIPA is expanding into the Italian market in a bid to capitalise on the growing demand within the country for sustainable alternatives.  Annalisa Nissola...

Boots targets bathroom gifts in Christmas sustainability drive

BOOTS has announced that 2,020 tonnes of throwaway plastic has been removed from its Christmas gift packaging. The health, beauty and pharmacy chain said that...

Argyll firm in line for share of £134m UK Government funding

OCEANIUM is among 1,069 firms receiving a share of £134 million in UK Government funding, as part of a new initiative to help boost...

Pallet supplier widens recycling scheme

Goplasticpallets.com has announced plans to widen its recycling scheme, which will result in the business recycling plastic pallets and boxes from other suppliers. The firm...

Manufacturer launches translucent barrier paper for packaging sector

PAPER manufacturer Arjowiggins has launched Sylvicta, described as a new sustainable alternative to plastics in packaging. Sylvicta is a translucent, functional barrier paper that Arjowiggins...

Amazon unveils sustainable product certifications

AMAZON has announced the launch of a new programme which will allow customers to discover sustainable products more easily. Items such as refillable cleaning bottles...

Firms produce packaging made from industrial carbon emissions

A partnership between LanzaTech, Total and L'Oréal has brought about what the trio say is the world's first sustainable packaging made from captured and...

KP Snacks pop plastic on low-calorie line

KP Snacks has unveiled a new modern pack design for its Popchips range, which will also bring a reduction in the amount of plastic...

Organisation unveils sunglasses made from ocean waste

SUNGLASSES made from waste collected at the Great Pacific Garbage Patch have been developed in a bid to tackle ocean debris.  The Ocean Cleanup, a...

Transcend Packaging expands paper straw production to Italy

UK-based sustainable packaging specialist, Transcend Packaging, has announced it is expanding into Italy with an additional production facility, dedicated to producing paper straws. The factory...