UK public’s plastic pollution concerns grow
NEW research has revealed that 64% of UK shoppers are motivated to reduce their single-use packaging when shopping for groceries.
Environmental charity, City to Sea,...
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe enters PPA with Sunnic Lighthouse
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has entered a renewable electricity Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Sunnic Lighthouse GmbH and parent company, ENERPARC AG, in Germany.
The PPA...
Frugalpac honoured with King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation
Frugalpac, which produces the Frugal Bottle – the world’s first paper bottle for wines and spirits, and the machines that make them - has...
Amcor Capsules launches over 90% recycled tin for wine and spirits sector
AMCOR Capsules has announced the introduction of more than 90% recycled tin into its premium tin capsules and sparkling foils range.
The firm said it...
Celebration launches zero-touch disposable wooden cutlery dispensers
CELEBRATION Packaging has announced that its new zero-touch wooden cutlery dispensers deliver a 'perfect combination' of hygiene, convenience and sustainability.
The firm said the dispensers...
Starbucks partners with coffee pod recycling scheme
STARBUCKS UK has become the latest high-street chain to partner with the coffee pod recycling scheme, Podback.
The firm is now offering customers of Starbucks’...
Compostable packaging for new crisps containing mental health message
BRITISH brewery Beavertown has teamed up with the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) to launch a limited edition packet of crisps, containing a vital...
UPM Raflatac unveils Carbon Action portfolio
UPM Raflatac has launched its Carbon Action Plastic Labels portfolio.
The first products offered under the portfolio will be available to customers in EMEIA and...
DRS delay gives rise to renewed calls for ‘updated and alternative’ solution
THEÂ DDRS Alliance, which campaigns for the introduction of a digital Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), has claimed the delayed launch date of a UK-wide DRS...
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe buys Swedish glass recycler
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has agreed to buy Swedish glass recycler Svensk Glasåtervinning (SGÅ).
The transaction is subject to certain conditions, including regulatory approvals that are...
