TotalEnergies joins scheme to help develop food-grade recycled polymers
TotalEnergies has joined NEXTLOOPP, an initiative which brings together 48 companies from the plastics value chain with the aim of creating food-grade recycled polymer...
UK urged to reform composting infrastructure to meet environmental goals
BRITAIN’s ‘hotch-potch’ composting infrastructure must be reformed to help achieve ambitious environmental targets, according to compostable packaging developer TIPA.
The UK Government is set to...
Waitrose announces decision not to sell single-use vapes
WAITROSE has announced that it will not sell single-use vapes amidst concerns over the product's appeal to youngsters and its potential environmental impact.
The supermarket...
Notpla wins top environmental award for seaweed and plant innovation
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris is celebrating the success of its partner, Notpla, winning top environmental award, The Earthshot Prize.
Founded in 2020 by Prince William and...
Family firm targeting ‘rapid’ growth after kids’ snack wins Aldi contract
A new kids' snack which is packaged in recyclable paper packaging is targeting 'rapid' growth after landing a contract with Aldi.
Freddie's Farm was launched...
Aldi joins Podback recycling scheme
ALDI customers are set to be able to recycle their used coffee, tea, and hot chocolate pods after the supermarket became a member of...
Luxury packaging business establishes sustainability team
PUSTERLA Pollards has announced it has established a dedicated sustainability team at its Leicester HQ in a bid to 'fast-track' initiatives that can reduce...
SEAL of approval for compostable packaging business
TIPA is celebrating after winning the Sustainable Product Award at the 2022 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards.
The company was recognised for its solution to global...
Smurfit Kappa mill hosts milestone hydrogen pilot project
THE HYFLEXPOWER consortium and Smurfit Kappa have announced completion of the first stage of the HYFLEXPOWER research project on renewable energy.
This project, located at...
Cullen Packaging owner honoured with top entrepreneur accolade
DAVID MacDonald, owner of Glasgow-based Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging, has been crowned the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 UK Transformational Leader.
He won the national...
