North Lanarkshire Council looks to lower single-use plastics usage
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has announced plans to reduce the amount of single use plastic used within its catering services
Primary school’s recycling video proves to be a success on social media
A Scottish primary school’s video highlighting the importance of recycling has racked up almost 20,000 views on social media.
Titled ‘Stow Primary explain why there...
Müller respond to Glasgow primary school pupils’ plastic straw concerns
PUPILS at a Glasgow primary school are helping Müller to trial paper straws, after contacting the dairy company voicing their concerns over the environmental...
Vegware honoured at VIBES ceremony in Glasgow
EDINBURGH-based Vegware was recognised for its sustainability credentials at the 20th VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards.
The firm, which produces plant-based compostable packaging, was honoured with...
Carton Campaigners highlight the ‘5Rs of responsibility’
PRO Carton - the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers – is marking European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) by launching The Carton Campaigners: five...
Islanders asked to give their views on Scotland’s impending deposit return scheme
ZERO Waste Scotland has invited residents of Scottish islands to have their say on the country’s impending deposit return scheme (DRS) in a webinar...
Glasgow company creates educational waste game
A Glasgow games developer has created a game, in digital and physical format, that educates players on sustainability as they seek to create value...
McDonald’s unveils new ‘evolved’ paper straws in Europe-wide sustainability trials
MCDONALD’S are to trial a series of environmentally positive changes across their European franchises.
The trials form part of the fast food chain’s ‘Better M’...
Universities in bid to create packaging from harvested maize fields
EXPERTS from Bangor University are collaborating with a Ugandan university to bring food packaging made from waste maize to the country.
The Welsh university has...
New study highlights demand for sustainable drinks packaging
NEW research from Ball Corporation has revealed that today’s environmentally-conscious consumers expect more from packaging, with brands increasingly being judged on their green credentials.
According to the...
