Over 1.5 billion pieces of plastic removed from Tesco since launch of 2019 strategy
TESCO has revealed it has removed more than 1.5 billion pieces of plastic since launching its 4Rs - remove, reduce, re-use, recycle - packaging...
Scottish universities to ‘drastically’ increase recycled content of plastic bottles
SCIENTISTS from Heriot-Watt University and the University of Strathclyde are to develop additives and processing methods that will 'drastically' increase the recycled content of...
Paper packaging specialist recognised for sustainability achievements
SMURFIT Kappa has revealed the business has been recognised as a top ESG performer by research and analytics specialist Sustainalytics.
Following analysis of more than...
McLaren Packaging invests in carbon offsetting project in Argyll & Bute
MCLAREN Packaging has invested £150,000 in a carbon offsetting project in Argyllshire.
The Port Glasgow-based firm said the move forms part of its ambition to...
Poor eco habits causing relationship breakups amongst 18-24-year-olds
A new survey has revealed that 85% of 18-24 year olds said that differing opinions on sustainability were the cause of 'frequent' fall outs...
Britvic confirms packaging innovation partnership with Xampla
SOFT drinks giant Britvic is teaming up with University of Cambridge-backed tech company Xampla to boost packaging innovation.
After 15 years of research, Xampla has...
Soft plastics to be turned into plywood-alternative as Fife facility opens
SOFT plastics are set to be collected in Fife to be turned into Ecosheet, as Scotland's first plant to recycle flexible plastic and film...
‘Novel’ process for mixed plastic packaging recycling to be developed
THE University of Birmingham has licensed rights to a 'supercritical' water technology to sustainable engineering firm, Stropford, which will see the development of a...
Coca-Cola outlines ‘industry leading’ reusable packaging ambitions
COCA-COLA has announced an 'industry leading' goal to 'significantly' boost its use of reusable packaging.
The company aims to have at least 25% of all...
Morrisons introduces paper-wrapped toilet and kitchen roll
MORRISONS has launched paper-wrapped toilet and kitchen rolls in a bid to limit plastic waste and increase the use of recyclable packaging in customers'...
