Coffee pods to be included in East Ayrshire’s kerbside recycling

COFFEE pods are to be included in East Ayrshire Council's household recycling service in what the local authority said is a first for Scotland. The...

New Sipsmith bottle offers ‘beauty, form and sustainability’

CRAFT gin pioneer Sipsmith has launched a new bottle design, which uses up to 44% recycled content. The makers of the 'quintessential' London Dry Gin...

UK Vaping Industry Association looks to tackle throwaway behaviours

THE UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has announced that it is launching new initiatives in a bid to address the throwaway behaviours of some...

Sainsbury’s unveils new paper packaging across two own-brand lines

SAINSBURY'S has switched from plastic to paper packaging across its entire line of own-brand toilet paper and kitchen roll. The retailer said the move will...

Smurfit Kappa earns spot on TIME’s ‘World’s Best Companies’ list

SMURFIT Kappa has been named in TIME’s 'World's Best Companies' list and Sustainability Magazine’s 'Top 100 Companies' list. The firm said the two global recognitions...

Berry outlines support for RECOUP’s plastics recycling message

BERRY Global’s European recycling business is the headline sponsor of this year’s RECOUP Plastics Resource and Recycling Conference, which takes place on September 28...

Pilot recycling programme for vapes to launch in Scottish stores

THE Scottish Grocers' Federation has partnered with ELFBAR to launch a pilot recycling programme for used vapes. Vape recycling bins will feature in a total...

New collaboration to bring paper-packed dry rice to UK market

MONDI is bringing paper-packed dry rice to the UK market after partnering with award-winning rice supplier, Veetee. Veetee’s new rice packaging has been created using...

Xampla launches new consumer brand to support sustainability

CAMBRIDGE-based Xampla has revealed its first ever consumer brand, called Morro. The 'Morro marque' is designed to indicate where high-performing, sustainable, plant-based materials have been...

Sustainable carton innovation celebrated at ECEA awards

THE winners of the 2023 European Carton Excellence Awards (ECEA) have been announced in Seville, Spain. Hosted by Pro Carton - the European Association of...