‘First’ fully recyclable paper crisp packet launched
THE UK's 'first fully recyclable paper crisp packet' has been launched.
Unveiled by the British Crisp Co, the solution is designed to address the issue...
UPM Raflatac achieves ‘industry first’ RecyClass recognition in PE films
UPM Raflatac has announced it has received RecyClass recognition for PE Films with its multi-purpose UV acrylic adhesive technology.
This makes the business the first...
Cullen’s Fibre Bottle nominated for prestigious award
CULLEN Eco Friendly Packaging has been nominated for the prestigious Earthshot Prize for its innovative Fibre Bottle solution.
The Earthshot Prize sets out five universal...
OPRL awards ‘Recycle’ label to seaweed-based packaging
A start-up business in Wales has become the first company to use the OPRL ‘Recycle’ label for seaweed-based packaging.
PlantSea’s packaging comes in a range...
DS Smith redesigns confectionary distributor’s packaging in time for Easter
DS Smith has partnered with Filir d.o.o. to redesign the packaging of the Croatian company's Easter product portfolio.
The distributor of confectionary products had its...
easyJet utilises innovative spirits miniatures concept
AN 'industry first' spirits miniatures concept has launched in a collaboration between retail start-up Sustainaholics and easyJet.
In 2023, Sustainaholics created and launched the award-winning...
Smurfit Kappa achieves four of its top sustainability targets
SMURFIT Kappa has announced it has achieved four of its mid-term Better Planet 2050 sustainability targets.
According to the company's 17th Sustainable Development Report, Smurfit...
Heriot-Watt University creates lateral flow tests using waste plastics
ACADEMICS at Heriot-Watt University have used discarded chewing gum and other waste plastics to produce prototype lateral flow tests.
The aim is to cut medical...
Aldi launches flat recycled PET wine bottles
ALDI has launched what it says is the UK's first supermarket own-brand flat recycled PET wine bottles.
The retailer's Chapter & Verse Shiraz and Chapter...
Packaging firm goes tree planting to offset paper consumption
SAMUEL Grant Packaging teamed up with print service provider Oyster to attend a planting day in Holmfirth designed to offset paper use.
Enough trees were...
