Steel recycling reaches target rate three years early
NEW research has revealed recycling of steel packaging in Europe has reached an all-time high of 80.5%
Biscuit firm bordering on plastic free packaging
BORDER Biscuits have unveiled new packaging for their products which will feature 90% less plastic than before
Deadline deposit – Why we need a DRS that works for Scotland
By Marcel Arsand, Ball sustainability manager and chairman of The Can Makers. He is set to speak at the Designing a world leading recycling...
Plastic-free water bottle scoops innovation design prize
A compostable water bottle has won an international plastic-free innovation design award.
The Cove bottle triumphed at the world’s first Plastic-Free Awards for sustainable packaging. Devised...
Varibox the ‘ideal solution’ for chemical firms
RPC Promens says its Varibox product Is providing chemical companies with the 'ideal solution' to improve their carbon footprint and minimise financial implications of...
Pallet specialist’s employees mark World Environment Day
EMPLOYEES from Goplasticpallets.com have marked World Environment Day by choosing sustainable methods of transport to get to work, including cycling, car sharing and the...
Coffee shops urged to switch to fully recyclable cups
A petition calling on UK coffee shops to review their current paper cup suppliers has reached over 5,000 signatures ahead of World Environment Day.
The...
Smurfit Kappa’s Better Planet design challenge winners revealed
THE winners of Smurfit Kappa's inaugural Better Planet Packaging Design Challenge have been revealed.
The competition reportedly attracted over 300 entries and forms part of...
England to ban plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds from 2020
PLASTIC straws, drinks stirrers, and plastic-stemmed cotton buds are to be banned in England from next year, following an open consultation.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove...
Eden Springs to launch eco-friendly reusable paper cup
CARBON neutral water and coffee service company Eden Springs has announced the launch of its new reusable paper cup.
The Eden BIO cup is described...
