Sustainability poised to remain THE key focus for packaging industry in 2023

2023 has arrived and it’s the time of year when thoughts turn to the future. Last year brought a number of challenges for the...

Scottish firm looks to slam lid on food waste

A Scottish packaging business is on a mission to tackle food waste after winning a sustainability award and linking up with manufacturers around Europe. ReCover...

Waitrose launches certified compostable teabags

WAITROSE has launched certified own-brand home compostable teabags, in what the retailer said is a first for UK supermarkets. All of its Duchy teabags are...

Scotland could ban single-use vapes

SINGLE-USE vapes could be banned in Scotland amidst rising concerns over the environmental impact of the disposable devices. The warning comes following the launch of...

Rest of the UK’s deposit return scheme to go live in 2025

THE UK Government's deposit return scheme (DRS) is set to be introduced in October 2025, Westminster has announced. New plans, which will cover England, Wales...

Waitrose unveils wrap-free Valentine’s Day flower bouquets

WAITROSE has launched two wrap-free flower bouquets in a bid to reduce its impact on the environment this Valentine's Day. Both bouquets have been stripped...

Closures manufacturer has emissions targets validated by SBTi

ALUMINIUM and specialty closures manufacturer Guala Closures Group has announced that its 2030 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission targets have been validated by the Science...

North Coast 500 set for new reusable cup scheme

A survey has been launched to aid the development of an 'innovative' new large-scale reusable cup scheme in the Highlands' North Coast 500 route. NorthCoast...

M&S launches its ‘most stylish and durable’ carrier bag to date

MARKS & Spencer has launched its 'most stylish and durable' carrier bag to date in partnership with London-based artist, Yinka Ilori. Ilori, who worked in...

Tesco to change tea range to ensure teabags are disposed of properly

  TESCO is set to revamp its tea range to ensure its teabags can be disposed of in waste food caddies. The move will also come...