Plans submitted for reverse vending machines at two Aldi stores
ALDI has submitted plans for the erection of reverse vending machines at its North Berwick and Tranent stores.
The initiative comes as the supermarket works...
New multi-pack solution offers sustainability and functionality benefits
WAVEGRIP has announced the launch of a new style of multi-pack carrier for cans featuring over 50% recycled plastic.
Recyclable with polyethylene (PE) film collection...
Latest Pro Carton animation shines a light on Earth Overshoot Day
PRO Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, is launching the latest episode in its Carton Campaigners animation series.
With over one million...
Heineken uses virtual technology to install ‘game-changing’ packaging system
HEINEKEN is to launch a new cardboard topper to replace plastic rings on its Foster's and Kronenbourg 1664 packs of beer.
The move comes following...
Unilever unveils new recycled plastic Magnum tubs
UNILEVER has announced that by the end of 2020 all Magnum ice cream tubs in Europe will be made from recycled polypropylene plastic (rPP).
Last...
Nike releases shoe made from recycled plastic
NIKE has unveiled what it says is one of its most sustainable shoes to date, with the product using 67% post industrial recycled content...
Veolia joins new OPRL membership category
VEOLIA has been confirmed as the first company to join On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) under the waste management company membership category.
OPRL operates the UK-wide...
Lockdown survey reveals household plastic waste increase
A lockdown survey has revealed that the amount of plastic waste in British households increased over lockdown.
The Everyday Plastic Survey tracked 483 participants' plastic...
Frugal Cup earns A-grade certification
THE team behind the Frugal Cup, described as the world’s first coffee cup made from 96% recycled paper, has secured the BRCGS Global Standard...
Polybag collection pilot looks to tackle plastic waste in fashion industry
A polybag collection scheme pilot has relaunched, after being halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The initiative - which is a collaboration between waste management...
