UK organisations call for degradable plastics ban
More than 40 businesses and organisations including Tesco, Waitrose, the National Farmers’ Union and A Plastic Planet, have called for degradable plastics to be banned in the UK.
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UK organisations call for degradable plastics ban
More than 40 businesses and organisations including Tesco, Waitrose, the National Farmers’ Union and A Plastic Planet, have called for…
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P&G unveils reusable aluminium bottle and refill pouch in hair care
P&G Beauty has launched its new 100% aluminium reusable bottle and refill pouch across its hair care brands. The refill pouch has been made using 60% less plastic and is recyclable. The…
Abel & Cole to package Turf Croft Herbs in TIPA’s compostable zipper bags
Organic food delivery service provider Abel & Cole has enhanced its sustainability commitment with the debut of fully certified home compostable bags. As part of this, Abel & Cole is offering its Turf Croft…
Burger King and TerraCycle’s Loop to pilot new reusable packaging
Fast-food hamburger chain Burger King has partnered with TerraCycle’s circular packaging service, Loop, to pilot new reusable packaging. The partnership is part…
Ball Corporation launches partnership with Arsenal Football Club
Global aluminium packaging company Ball Corporation has today launched an official partnership with London-based Arsenal Football Club, designed to help…
Auckland Council supports phase-out of single-use plastics
Auckland Council has expressed support for the proposal of phasing-out single-use plastics, especially those that are cheap and hard to…
Bacardi to launch biopolymer spirits bottle in 2023
Family owned spirits company Bacardi has revealed plans to launch its sustainable biopolymer bottle in 2023. The new spirits bottle…
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View MoreWhen it comes to sustainable packaging, the cure should not be worse than the disease, says GlobalData
Recent news from the Telegraph has highlighted that just a third of 89 brands analysed could be fully recycled at home, casting a shadow of doubt on the veracity of…
Starbucks ditches plastic straws
Starting 10 September 2020, the coffeehouse chain Starbucks offers only cold beverages in cups with strawless lids in all its outlets from the US and Canada, thus getting rid of…
Social media engagement through packaging is critical during Covid-19
As economies attempt to reopen alongside the ongoing threat of Covid-19, e-commerce and social media have only become more crucial for consumers and brands alike. Packaging that interacts well with…
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Virtual sterling? Bank of England ponders digital currency
The world of banking is poised for a step-change as many central banks ponder the introduction of a digital currency,...
CTO Talk: Q&A with Forescout’s Robert McNutt
Robert McNutt is the CTO of Forescout, a cybersecurity company that specialises in protecting the 'enterprise of things'.
Amazon Halo: Will the company’s foray into the wearables market be a success?
Amazon has officially entered the wearable device market, with the launch of its new wellness service Amazon Halo, which combines "a suite of AI-powered health tools"...
Ribena trials paper straws in Tesco, but how is the UK doing in sustainable packaging?
In a bid to reduce their plastic usage, Ribena is trialling 100% recyclable paper straws on their cartons, in Tesco stores only. The drink brand, owned by Suntory Beverage &…