Sainsbury’s removes plastic trays from its whole chicken range
SAINSBURY'S has removed single-use plastic trays from its by Sainsbury's range of whole chickens.
The supermarket estimates that the move will save 140 tonnes of plastic annually,...
Paper-based packaging tipped to help tackle climate ‘anxiety’
Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging recently gave students at Neilston Primary School in Renfrewshire the first consumer look at its latest invention, the Fibre Bottle.
The firm...
New research highlights popularity of drinks cans
NEW research has revealed more than half of UK adults believe cans are better for the environment than other forms of beverage packaging and...
Packaging tax ‘failing to deter use of virgin plastics’
THE UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax has been branded a 'failure' by A Plastic Planet on its first anniversary.
The tax came into force on 1...
Cullen to ramp up production as demand soars for sustainable packs
GLASGOW-based Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging has announced plans to increase production to one BILLION plastic-free units per year as demand soars for its sustainable corrugated...
Smurfit Kappa hails progress of sustainability strategy
SMURFIT Kappa has announced the business remains on target to deliver its goal to have at least net zero emissions by 2050.
The firm's 16th...
Snap pots project earns packaging innovation recognition
A project bringing together Heinz and Tesco with packaging specialist Berry Global and recycling technology experts Plastic Energy and Sabic has been recognised with...
Xaar outlines progress of Sustainability Roadmap
INKJET technology specialist Xaar has hosted its first Sustainability Week to mark the progress the firm's Sustainability Roadmap has had in its first year.
Initiatives...
Video contest challenges students to promote benefits of cartonboard packaging
ENTRIES are now open for the Pro Carton Student Video Award 2023. The competition challenges budding filmmakers to submit creations promoting the benefits of folding...
Nominations sought for Plastics Industry Awards 2023
ENTRIES have now opened for this year's Plastics Industry Awards.
Companies and individuals from across the UK and Republic of Ireland plastics design and manufacturing...
