Trade body warns ‘latte levy’ will disproportionally impact lower-income consumers
A trade body has warned that there is 'inadequate' evidence to show that the Scottish Government's proposed tax on single-use cups will meet the...
Walkers Chocolates switches to new kerbside recyclable paper wrapper
WALKERS Chocolates is to package its own-brand Turkish Delight and Mint Cream in EvoPak RCM.
The brand said that consumers can dispose of the new...
Amcor recognised with prestigious award for recycle-ready coffee packaging
AMCOR has been recognised at the 35th Packaging Innovation Awards (PIA) for its AmPrima Plus solution for coffee.
Sponsored by Dow, the award recognises excellence...
OPRL launches new recyclability assessment tool
OPRL has launched a new recyclability assessment tool designed to help brands make informed choices around packaging design and reduce financial obligations under pEPR.
Alice...
M&S expands beauty takeback scheme to more Scottish stores
MARKS & Spencer (M&S) is to expand its beauty takeback scheme to an additional 60 stores across the UK.
The move brings the number of...
Polytag QR code technology expands to more than 60 Ocado products
POLYTAG has announced a bolstering of its partnership with Ocado Retail, which has expanded its range of products that use Polytag technology.
Over 60 of...
Time running out to help shape Scotland’s proposed single-use cup policy
ZERO Waste Scotland is urging any businesses and organisations keen to have a say on the Scottish Government consultation on introducing a charge on...
Pilot scheme sees huge percentage of reusable cups returned
CARDIFF’S Refill Return Cup scheme has reportedly resulted in more than 2,500 coffee cups being borrowed, and a whopping 97% return rate, just one...
New research reveals major progress from online retailers in sustainable packaging use
NEW research from Macfarlane Packaging has highlighted the increased expectations from consumers around sustainable packaging when buying goods online.
The firm has revealed the results...
Cadbury’s core sharing bar range to move to 80% certified recycled plastic packaging
MONDELĒZ International has announced that its Cadbury core sharing bars are to be wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging.
The move is the result...
