Scottish Government unveils new legislation to tackle throwaway culture
THE Scottish Government has unveiled new legislation which it said will create the tools to tackle waste and increase reuse and recycling rates.
The circular...
Valpak partners with recycling rewards app
A collaboration between Valpak and the Bower recycling rewards app is hoped to drive recycling and brand benefits.
The award-winning Bower app educates and rewards...
Amcor expands paper-based packaging offering for food and drink applications
AMCOR has announced the expansion of its AmFiber Performance Paper packaging range in Europe to include heat seal sachets for dry culinary and beverage...
Dairy cooperative announces transition to clear milk caps
DAIRY cooperative Arla will transition to clear milk caps from this month.
The firm's coloured milk caps are recyclable, but currently the coloured caps cannot...
Uber Eats to remove ‘unnecessary’ plastic from deliveries by 2030
UBER Eats has announced plans to remove all 'unnecessary' plastic waste from its deliveries by 2030.
The food delivery service said it will offer restaurants...
Retailer confirms landmark move to use Prevented Ocean Plastic in water bottles
LIDL GB has confirmed plans to become the first UK supermarket to incorporate Prevented Ocean Plastic into its water bottles.
Appearing in store throughout July,...
Bamboo fibre cups launched for hot drinks
CELEBRATION Packaging has launched a new range of double-wall hot drink cups made from bamboo fibre.
The cups, which come under the firm's EnviroWare brand,...
Pallet pooler launches recovery campaign
WOODEN pallets provider IPP has launched a campaign to raise awareness around the value of pallet recovery.
Any pallet that is lost from IPP’s pool...
Marks & Spencer to remove ‘use by’ dates on milk line
MARKS & Spencer has replaced 'use by dates' across its RSPCA Assured Select Farms British milk with 'best before' dates in a bid to...
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health calls for disposable vapes ban
THE Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has called for an outright ban of disposable e-cigarette (vapes) products.
Concerns have been raised about...
