Muc-Off launches ‘game-changing’ plastic-free bike cleaner

BIKE care firm, Muc-Off, has unveiled what it says is the world's first plastic-free bicycle cleaner. The Punk Powder product is made up of two 30...

Lidl targets removing two billion pieces of plastic by end of 2022

LIDL has announced that over one billion pieces of plastic have been removed from its UK stores. It comes as part of the supermarket's commitment...

Angus berry supplier makes 100% recycled material punnet switch

ARBROATH-based Angus Soft Fruits has announced plans to remove over 150 tonnes of single-use plastic over the next 12 months by switching to 100%...

Huhtamaki unveils ‘breakthrough’ paper-based tablet packaging

HUHTAMAKI has launched a new innovation for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry in the form of Push Tab paper, described as the first paper-based...

UK supermarkets to trial ‘first of its type’ recyclable sandwich packs

CONVENIENCE food manufacturer Greencore Group has announced that, in partnership with the Co-op and Sainsbury’s, it will begin trials of an all fibre plastic-free...

Asda attracts big name to refill trial

COCA-COLA is to launch a reverse vending machine in Asda's flagship sustainability store in Leeds. It comes as part of the supermarket's trial of refill...

Book cloth made from ocean plastic launched

WINTER & Company has launched TOILE OCEAN, described as the first book cloth woven from recycled ocean-bound plastic. The product is produced in collaboration with...

Mondi helps deliver aluminium-free paper-based packs for major brand

UNILEVER and Mondi have teamed up to develop a new high barrier paper-based packaging material for Unilever’s Colman’s dry Meal Maker and Sauces range. By...

Host venue of COP26 unveils new packaging measures ahead of event

THE Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has unveiled new packaging measures ahead of hosting the COP26 summit later this year. It comes as part of the...

Why plastics are still a sweet solution

By Brian Lodge, design manager, Berry Global PLASTICS have played an important role in the continuing development of food packaging, helping to deliver products safely,...