Glass specialist hails progress of water-saving initiatives

ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) has revealed its plan to reduce water consumption by a third across its European sites is on target. The objective is...

Packaging innovations keep Absolut on track with carbon targets

STRONG progress has been made by The Absolut Company in meeting its 2030 carbon reduction targets, the firm has revealed in its sustainability report...

New online tool aims to help designers ‘rethink’ packaging

OVER 40 designers, scientists, and business leaders are championing PlasticFree - a new online tool for materials and systems solutions. Powered by A Plastic Planet,...
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Waitrose to ditch small wine bottles for cans

WAITROSE has announced plans to move the 'majority' of its small wine formats from glass bottles to aluminium cans. It comes as part of the...

Recyclability certification boosts packaging transparency

BERRY has announced that in order meet the need for reliable claims about recyclability and recycled content in packaging, the Berry Superfos facility in...

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...
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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...