Preliminary figures indicate record year for aluminium packaging recycling
PRELIMINARY figures released by the Environment Agency indicate that 2020 was a record year in the UK for the volume of aluminium packaging collected...
Ribena to roll out paper straws
PAPER straws are to be rolled out across all Ribena cartons, following a successful trial period.
Suntory Beverage and Food, Ribena's parent company, announced...
Just Eat expands seaweed box trial to Scottish takeaways
JUST Eat has expanded its trial of seaweed-coated takeaway boxes, with outlets in Scotland to be included in the pilot.
It comes as part of...
SIG launches tethered caps for beverage cartons
SIG has revealed plans to launch tethered caps for its beverage cartons in Europe in the second half of 2021, well ahead of the...
New document highlights ‘vital’ role of plastics in a net zero future
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has published a new document which examines the 'vital' role plastic can play in the move towards lowering carbon...
Time to turn the tide on ocean waste
A first of its kind study on the level of plastic in British waters is hoping to further push government and retailers into adopting...
High absorbency pad offers ‘lowest carbon footprint’ on the market
ELLIOTT Absorbent Products has developed a new range of sealed edge pads for fresh meat and fish, described as having the 'lowest carbon footprint'...
Holland and Barrett to launch new sustainable packaging
HOLLAND and Barrett has announced plans to save 200 tonnes of plastic each year following a review of its own brand vitamin range.
It comes...
Sustainability the ‘constant companion’ in Clearmark’s 20-year journey
CLEARMARK is celebrating two decades in business. The Nottingham-based coding equipment specialist started life with a team of just three people, but has grown...
Berry adds to portfolio with larger size Boston Round bottle
BERRY M&H is launching a one litre version of its PET Forest range in response to 'growing demand' for a larger size Boston Round...
