Edible packaging for gym-users trialled
LUCOZADE Ribena Suntory is trialling a new form of edible packaging targeted at gym-goers.
The pilot will see Lucozade Sport packaged in seaweed capsules, made...
Plastic packaging tax details divulged in UK Budget
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has used today's Budget to confirm plans to introduce a plastic packaging tax from April 2022.
New legislation will mean manufacturers...
Campaigners urge Holyrood to adopt Nordic-style variable DRS
CAMPAIGNERS have urged the Scottish Government to implement a Nordic-style deposit return scheme with a variable rate after research found 'landslide' public support for...
Digitally printed ‘eco’ gift cards launched
TRANSCEND Packaging and sustainable gift card brand Green Gift Cards, from Jellyfish Livewire, have teamed up with Iggesund and HP to launch a range...
Sustainable multi-pack solution aims to come out Top
SMURFIT Kappa has announced its TopClip solution will be utilised by beer brewer Royal Grolsch as a paper-based replacement for the plastic shrink wrap...
Carbon debate took centre stage at Packaging Innovations
ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations 2020 have revealed that carbon was the main topic of conversation at the showcase event in Birmingham last week.
Exhibitors displayed...
Aldi to remove plastic lids from own-label products in 91 Scottish stores
RETAIL giant Aldi is stepping up it bid to reduce single-use plastics by removing all plastic lids on its own-label fresh and cultured cream...
Just Eat to trial seaweed-lined takeaway box
JUST EAT and Notpla have partnered to launch what they say is the world’s first seaweed-lined box for the takeaway sector.
The online food order...
Lidl to launch packaging made from ‘ocean-bound’ plastics
LIDL will next month launch food packaging partly made from plastic collected from beaches around South East Asia.
The supermarket said that the packaging will...
Environmental organisation hails Arsenal Football Club’s cup record
FRIENDS of the Earth has urged sports stadiums and venues across the UK to introduce returnable cup and plastic recycling schemes, following Arsenal Football...
