Transcend Packaging to produce paper straws for McDonald’s UK and Ireland
Manufacturer Transcend Packaging has been selected to produce environmentally-friendly paper straws for McDonald’s UK and Ireland.
McDonald’s has announced that it will be switching from plastic straws to...
New £20 million fund to change UK plastics production announced
A new £20m fund has been announced by Science Minister Sam Gyimah which aims to explore new innovations that can change the UK’s plastics manufacturing and consumption behaviour.
The...
Costa Coffee and Barclaycard launch ‘UK’s first’ reusable contactless coffee cup
Coffee chain Costa Coffee has partnered with Barclaycard to develop the ‘UK’s first’ reusable contactless coffee cup.
The ‘Clever Cup’ includes contactless payment technology to...
Research finds 89% of people think packaging should change for recyclability
Resource management company Veolia has released new research which has found that 89% of people believe packaging should change to be easier to recycle.
The...
Coca-Cola sets out its view on what constitutes a good deposit return scheme
With consultations underway in England and Scotland on the benefits of introducing a deposit return scheme (DRS) to recycle cans and bottles, Coca-Cola European...
John Lewis launches JLAB plastic waste innovation programme
The John Lewis Partnership has today announced that its next JLAB innovation programme will focus on reducing the impact of plastic waste.
It is calling...
Print & packaging industry recycling up for debate
Prismm Environmental managing director Mike Jackson will be challenging printers, packaging companies and label producers to scrutinise their recycling practices at a debate taking...
DS Smith launch nine new sustainability targets
Recycling company DS Smith has published its annual sustainability review and has launched nine new long-term performance targets.
The review follows the company reaching its...
Quality dominated discussions at the Secondary Commodity Markets Conference
China and quality were the main themes for speakers at this year’s Secondary Commodity Markets Conference held on the 19th June in Stockport.
Experts in the paper and plastics sectors gathered...
Danone announces new commitments to drive a circular economy
Food company Danone has announced that it is making its packaging 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025 as part of its new commitments to...
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