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...
Survey finds Europeans are more committed to sustainable lifestyles than Brits
TWO in three European consumers (63%) are intent on creating a more sustainable lifestyle, data from a new study conducted on behalf of Pro...
Reusable lid innovation helps to close the loop on yoghurt packaging
YEO Valley Organic 350g and 450g tubs of yoghurt are now utilising reusable lids available from the company’s online loyalty scheme by exchanging ‘Yeokens’.
Sebastian...
Plastics recycling company appoints new UK and Europe MD
PLASTICS recycling specialist Vanden Recycling has appointed Kevin Thompson as its new MD for the UK and Europe.
David Wilson, who previously held the UK...
Mondi supports paper-based packaging option for food products
MONDI has revealed details of its work to support Noel Alimentaria's choice of a paper-based packaging solution for food products that 'greatly' reduces the...
