Machinery specialist wants ‘paradigm shift’ to help food manufacturers meet sustainability demands
ULMA Packaging UK is calling for a 'paradigm shift' around food packaging machinery to meet an expected 'boom' in demand for sustainable packaging.
The move...
100% rPET packs to be rolled out for 500ml IRN-BRU products
AG Barr has unveiled plans to roll out out 100% recycled plastic (rPET) packs across all 500ml IRN-BRU and Rubicon products.
The new packs will...
Recycled refuse sacks make use of agricultural plastic waste
BERRY Global has announced that its UK refuse sack business has launched a new range of high strength refuse sacks, manufactured from recycled plastics.
The...
The necessary shift within sustainable packaging
Although the public has widely supported the switch to sustainable forms of pack materials, more adoption of appropriate machinery is required to allow greater...
wagamama packaging initiative set to significantly reduce virgin plastics usage
WAGAMAMA has confirmed plans to replace more than eight million delivery bowls with new packaging using recyclable material.
The firm believes the decision will remove...
New recycling scheme for food storage containers and reusable plastic water bottles launched
A free recycling programme for any brand of food storage containers and reusable plastic water bottles has been launched.
Designed to allow households to recycle...
McDonald’s to change ‘famous’ plastic McFlurry spoons to paper
MCDONALD'S is to roll out McFlurry spoons made from a sustainable, paper-based material.
It comes as the fast food chain replaces all its plastic cutlery...
Partnership helps keep can producer’s environmental ambitions on track
BALL Beverage Packaging EMEA has revealed that a partnership with Woodland Group has enabled Ball to benefit from an 82% reduction of emissions for...
Waitrose unveils wrap-free Valentine’s Day flower bouquets
WAITROSE has launched two wrap-free flower bouquets in a bid to reduce its impact on the environment this Valentine's Day.
Both bouquets have been stripped...
Berry launches stretch hood film with 30% recycled plastic content
BERRY Global has announced that its flexible films division is launching a next generation version of its stretch hood film with a minimum 30%...
