New study finds that plastic packaging is failing to reduce EU food waste
Research from Friends of the Earth Europe (FoEE) has found a rise in plastic food packaging is failing to decrease Europe’s expanding food waste problem, and...
WRAP Cymru publish plans for Welsh Plastic Route Map
Welsh Government body WRAP Cymru has published its new report Towards a Route Map for Plastic Recycling: Creating Circularity for Plastics in Wales outlining the plastic route map for...
Waste firms partner to prevent local recycling monopolies
A group of six independent waste management firms have joined forces in a bid to try and prevent the proposal of local...
New recycling guidelines published by CPI and WRAP
New recycling guidelines that will aim to help retailers and brands specify and design packaging that can be reprocessed in paper mills have...
Survey finds three quarters of people want the Government to ensure products are recyclable
A new survey led by Cardiff University has found that three quarters of people want the Government to ensure products are recyclable, and repairable.
It showed...
New funding could help transform food scraps into sustainable plastic packaging
Household food scraps could be transformed into environmentally-friendly plastic bags and cups due to new £60 million Government funding.
Innovators are being challenged to make the UK...
PRN system to be investigated by National Audit Office
The National Audit Office (NAO) has announced that it will review the Government’s oversight of the Packaging Recovery Note scheme.
This follows the Environmental Audit Committee’s (EAC) request, as...
Henkel launches recyclable black plastic packaging
Consumer goods firm Henkel has joined forces with its supplier Ampacet to develop an innovative solution for black plastic packaging that is fully recyclable.
Waitrose achieve its aim to remove black plastic from hundreds of products
Retailer Waitrose has revealed that it has achieved its target to remove black plastic from hundreds of items as part of its...
Honest, GLACÉAU Smartwater and Chaudfontaine bottles to be made from 100% recycled plastic
Cola-Cola European Partners (CCEP), along with The Cola-Cola Company, has announced that its Honest, GLACÉAU Smartwater and Chaudfontaine brands will be sold in bottles made from 100% recycled plastic.
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