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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Google commits to 100% plastic free recyclable product packaging
Google has pledged to make all its product packaging 100% plastic free and recyclable by 2025. The new goal was revealed as part of an…
KDP’s Snapple and CORE brands switch to 100% rPET bottles
North American beverage company Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has started switching its Snapple and CORE brands to 100% recycled (rPET) plastic. The move will see…
BillerudKorsnäs and AB Group Packaging launch reusable paper bags
Sweden-based pulp and paper manufacturer BillerudKorsnäs and paper bags manufacturer AB Group Packaging have announced Reusable Paper Bag for sale…
Henkel promotes sustainable packaging with three brand relaunches
German consumer goods company Henkel is taking steps in advancing its sustainable packaging solutions with the relaunch of three brands. The retail brands in…
Delhaize and DS Smith partner to create reusable corrugated tray
Supermarket chain Delhaize Belgium has partnered with sustainable packaging provider DS Smith to create a reusable corrugated tray. Known as Direct Box, the new packaging…
Revolution acquires US firm Polar Plastics from Spell Capital Partners
Sustainable plastic solutions manufacturer Revolution has announced the completion of the purchase of Minnesota-based company Polar Plastics. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed. The polyethylene film making company…
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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 &…