Viridor and TOMRA team up on Scottish DRS project
VIRIDOR and TOMRA have announced a collaboration on the Scottish deposit return scheme (DRS) project, which will see the organisations come together in a bid...
Compostable garment bags help reduce waste on film and TV sets
SIMPLY Stem, a supplier of sustainable products to film and television sets, has teamed up with compostable packaging supplier TIPA to provide garment bags...
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...
Label verification system helps reduce waste
DIMACO has revealed its Veri-PACK label verification equipment is helping food manufacturers reduce waste and improve their carbon footprint by ensuring labels are ‘correct,...
Macpac steps up sustainability focus
PACKAGING manufacturer Macpac has announced the launch of a campaign delivering a personal and key sustainability message to customers.
The customised newsletters will explore the...
Berry makes ‘technical breakthrough’ in film sustainability
BERRY bpi has claimed to have achieved a 'significant technical breakthrough' with the ability to incorporate up to 50% recycled content into its NorDiVent...
BPF responds to PM’s comments on plastics recycling
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has responded to comments made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson that recycling plastic materials 'doesn't work'.
The BBC reported that...
Co-op launches plastic-free Christmas wrapping paper
THE Co-op has launched plastic-free Christmas wrapping paper as part of a sustainable Christmas range.
It also features crackers, cards and accessories which are 100%...
New postcode-specific tool hopes to end confusion over packaging recycling
A new initiative has been launched to help guide people on how and where their packaging can be recycled in their local area.
Launched by software...
Sustainable and premium bottles are a winning combination for O-I
A new collection of glass bottles made in Alloa, which aim to combine both sustainability and premiumisation, have made a strong impact since being...
