Glasgow school kids request meeting with city’s council on single-use plastics

SCHOOL children in Glasgow have written to the city's council requesting a meeting to advise on measures to reduce single-use plastic in their schools. It...

Waitrose launches wrap-free flower bouquets

WAITROSE is to launch two wrap-free flower bouquets this Mother's Day as part of its commitment to reduce its impact on the environment. Both bouquets...

Saica president awarded OBE by UK ambassador in Spain

Ramón Alejandro, president of Saica Group, has been awarded with an OBE for services to the environmental sector. The honour was awarded by the UK...

Aldi removes plastic shrink wrap from beans range

ALDI is to remove all plastic shrink wrap from its multi-packs of Corale baked beans in a bid to reduce plastic waste. The supermarket said...

Ball launches ‘most sustainable’ aluminium aerosol can to date

BALL Corporation is set to unveil what it calls its 'most sustainable' aluminium aerosol can, described as having only half the carbon footprint of...

Gin brand launches paper bottle as part of sustainability ‘journey’

GREENALL'S has announced it is launching its London Dry Gin in paper bottle format. The 70cl Greener Greenall’s Paper Bottle in now available for UK...

Work underway on circular economy guidelines for flexible packs containing aluminium foil

CEFLEX has announced it is working with Flexible Packaging Europe, the European Aluminium Foil Association, and other key actors on ‘Designing for a Circular...

Morrisons unveils plastic-free Christmas gift wrap and accessory range

MORRISONS has completely removed plastic packaging from its Christmas gift wrap and accessory ranges. The supermarket said the move has removed over 3.1 tonnes of...

Denny Bros outlines green credentials with completion of solar panel project

DENNY Bros has announced completion of an eight-year project to install solar panels across its entire Suffolk factory. The firm said its commitment to greener...

Xampla recognised for ‘pioneering’ innovation in cleantech

XAMPLA has been named one of the world’s most promising Global Cleantech companies. The business pioneers materials which replace single-use plastics. Xampla's products biodegrade completely...