Firms collaborate for sustainable bird feeder

GARDEN birds are set to be fed from sustainable packaging this winter, thanks to bird food specialists CJ Wildlife. CJ Wildlife has found an alternative...

Pro Carton lends support to National Tree Week

PRO Carton – the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard Manufacturers – has announced it is backing the Tree Council’s National Tree Week with...

New egg packs offer ‘flexible cushioning’ to prevent breakages

CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Weedon PSC has created new packs designed to protect single eggs in recipe boxes. The packaging has been developed for health-focused food...

Marine plastic pollution could be detected from space

RESEARCHERS at the University of the Highlands and Islands are to study whether thermal imaging cameras can be used to help detect marine plastic...

Impact of plastic pollution on human health in developing countries to be studied

THE University of Stirling is to lead a £3.85 million study which will aim to understand the public health risks and environmental impact of...

Sustainable multi-pack solution a ‘game-changer’ for drinks sector

SMURFIT Kappa has teamed up with filling and packaging systems specialist KHS to roll out its TopClip multi-pack product for bundling canned drinks. The firm...

Morrisons offers to assist brands in reducing plastic packaging

MORRISONS has asked its branded suppliers to reduce the amount of plastic used in both their product packaging and on-shelf packaging. The supermarket said it...

Mondelēz removes plastic trays from selection box range

MONDELÄ’Z International has removed 1.1 million plastic trays from its range of Christmas selection boxes. The company's selection box range, which includes Cadbury, Oreo and...

Tesco makes ‘revolutionary’ alteration to cheese packaging

TESCO has announced it is to alter the packaging of its own label hard cheeses in a move which it says will save 260...

McVities launches sustainable packaging in time for Christmas

MCVITIE'S Victoria selection is set to have its most sustainable packaging yet, the firm behind the biscuit brand has revealed. Pladis said the repackaged version...