Tesco soft plastics to be recycled into garden furniture for NHS
SOFT plastics dropped off by customers at Tesco stores will be transformed into outdoor furniture and garden equipment for NHS health centres thanks to...
Berry’s CleanStream recycled plastic now available for personal care range
BERRY Global Group has announced its B Circular packaging range of beauty and personal care products is now available with Berry’s CleanStream recycled plastic...
Aquapak appoints sustainability specialist to advisory board
AQUAPAK Polymers has appointed sustainability and circular economy specialist Debbie Luffman to its advisory board.
Debbie has over 20 years’ experience of working in fashion,...
UK packaging reforms ‘already having direct impact on design’
A new OPRL survey has revealed that sustainability aspirations of brands tie in with the aims of the UK packaging reforms.
57.7% of those polled...
Scotch whisky cream liqueur brand in reusable flask doubles national distribution with Co-op
A Scotch whisky cream liqueur brand, contained in a unique reusable stainless steel flask, has doubled its national distribution with Co-op in Scotland.
Over 500...
Survey highlights consumer confusion around disposal of packaging
A survey by Sapio Research, conducted on behalf of Celebration Packaging, has highlighted the importance of certified recyclable or compostable packaging to consumers.
61% of...
Beatson Clark helps council keep glass recycling local
YORKSHIRE-based manufacturer Beatson Clark has revealed it is now receiving some of Leeds City Council’s glass from the local authority's first kerbside glass collection...
Waitrose to trial using household recycling materials to make ready meal trays
WAITROSE is to trial a process which it said will ensure its plastic trays used for own-brand ready meals will be made using materials...
Consultation reveals support for charge on single-use items in Scotland
PROPOSALS to introduce a charge on single-use disposable items, such as cups, have received high levels of support in a recent consultation, the Scottish...
Iceland launches vacuum packs for beef and pork mince
ICELAND Foods is to introduce vacuum packaging across its full range of beef and pork mince products in a bid to increase shelf-life and...
