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Smurfit Kappa’s Bag-in-Box is first to secure Amazon’s ‘Frustration-Free Packaging’ certification
Smurfit Kappa’s innovative three litre Bag-in-Box packaging design has received Amazon’s “Frustration-Free Packaging” (FFP) certification. This is a world first for a generic packaging design, applicable for a wide range of products. The company unveiled this unique Amazon FFP pre-certification
Iceland becomes first UK supermarket to launch plastic-free packaging for Pink Lady apples
Iceland has become the first UK supermarket to launch plastic-free packaging for its Pink Lady apples, as it continues to reduce its plastic packaging footprint.
Aldi removes plastic straws from all own-label drinks cartons
Aldi has removed plastic straws from all own-label drinks cartons. Instead, all of these drinks now come with a paper straw that’s fully recyclable and made from FSC-certified cardboard.
Tetra Pak accelerates action towards reduced littering and sustainable future
Tetra Pak today announces it is ready to deploy its portfolio of tethered cap solutions. The portfolio brings numerous benefits to food and beverage manufacturers and consumers, as the company builds on its vision of the most sustainable food package.
Valpak calls for full engagement in EPR consultation
The UK’s largest packaging compliance scheme, Valpak, has welcomed the opening of the government consultation on packaging extended producer responsibility and deposit return schemes, calling it a once in a generation chance to create a system designed for the world
Avantium and Carlsberg Group sign collaboration agreement to develop sustainable bottles
Avantium N.V., a leading technology company in renewable chemistry, announces that its subsidiary Avantium Renewable Polymers (“Avantium RNP”) has signed two additional conditional offtake agreements for the supply of PEF resin to manufacture bottles and films, bringing the total now
‘Project Snap’ ensures a sustainable future for PP yogurt multi-packs
Over the past two years, following requests from UK retailers, Greiner Packaging has replaced yogurt multi-packs made from polystyrene (PS) with polypropylene (PP) and ‘Project Snap’ has now successfully recreated the ‘snap’ which consumers love.
Macfarlane Packaging switches stretch wrap to 30% recycled content film
Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s largest distributor of protective packaging materials, has announced that from 1 March, it has replaced its existing blown hand-applied stretch wrap with a film containing a minimum of 30% recycled material. The inclusion of recycled content
Corona reinvents sustainable packaging by launching beer pack made using barley
Corona today launches a new, circular form of packaging for six-packs as part of its long-standing dedication to protecting the environment – harnessing surplus barley straw to create a truly sustainable paper packaging solution. Corona, which has a deep connection
ecoVeritas launches online Plastic Packaging Tax calculator to support packaging industry
Packaging data specialist, ecoVeritas, has launched a free online tool for brands, retailers and their packaging supply partners to calculate their future costs in preparation for the incoming UK Plastic Packaging Tax.
KP Snacks announces packaging reductions ahead of Global Recycling Day
KP Snacks has announced large-scale packaging reductions as it strives to meet its sustainability goals via the company’s Taste for Good responsible business programme. As one of the UK’s leading snacks manufacturers, KP Snacks is constantly looking for ways to
World’s first plastic free mark aims to end confusion over hidden plastics in period products
The Plastic Free Mark launched by environmentalist group A Plastic Planet has been spotted on teabags, food products, and even validated ‘the world’s first plastic-free supermarket aisle in Amsterdam’. Now this revolutionary ‘stamp of approval’ has finally made its way
Bacofoil launches greener cling film and new packaging across its foil range
Household favourite Bacofoil® has launched new innovative packaging across key Original and Non-Stick Kitchen Foil SKUs.
Smurfit Kappa launches innovative punnet portfolio for fresh produce market
Smurfit Kappa is launching its innovative punnet portfolio in Europe. The “Safe&Green” portfolio is Smurfit Kappa’s paper-based, sustainable solution to plastic packaging for fresh produce, and consists of unique designs that are 100% renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable.
Aldi to ban plastic egg packaging
Aldi has committed to remove plastic packaging from its entire egg range.
Valpak and Circular&Co partner to develop sustainable products from hard to recycle materials
The UK’s largest compliance scheme Valpak and circular design specialists, Circular&Co. ave announced a partnership agreement which will see them work together to develop sustainable products from hard to recycle materials.
UK’s first medicine blister packet recycling programme launches in Superdrug and independent pharmacies
For the first time, medicine blister packets can now be recycled at participating pharmacy drop-off points nationwide. The‘Little Packs, Big Impact’ recycling initiative, from the leaders in gut health, Buscopan® and Dulcolax®, is a partnership with recycling innovators TerraCycle®, which
Mars, Nestle, Ella’s Kitchen and Taylors of Harrogate join forces to tackle flexible plastic packaging recycling
The Flexible Packaging Consortium made up of Ella’s Kitchen, Mars, Nestlé, and Taylors of Harrogate, along with waste and recycling experts SUEZ, has today released a new report providing data and recommendations which highlight an opportunity to increase flexible packaging
Green packaging is the next big thing in fashion, says GlobalData
As fashion firms strive to build back from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing number of industry heavyweights are turning their attention to addressing how they pack and protect their products, writes GlobalData, a leading data and analytics
Bureau Veritas urges business to prioritise efforts to reduce single use plastics
Retail businesses are being urged to prioritise their efforts to reduce single use plastics by Bureau Veritas, following an increase in plastic waste in 2020 as firms took steps to limit human contact during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pladis to remove black plastic from its product portfolio
pladis, the global snacking company behind some of the UK’s most loved and iconic brands, is well on its way to reducing its environmental impact, it reveals today.
Riverford replaces one million plastic bags with TIPA compostable packaging
Organic grocery box delivery service Riverford will replace 1.25 million plastic bags each year with home compostable alternatives supplied by TIPA.
Waitrose cracks down on Easter egg packaging and reduces plastic by almost half
From today, Waitrose will take a further step in eliminating unnecessary packaging by almost halving the single-use plastic on all its own brand Easter eggs and confectionery.
Aldi scraps 2 million pieces of plastic from Easter range
Aldi is making Easter greener this year by removing two million pieces of throwaway plastic from its seasonal confectionery range.
