Ikea to sell refurbished furniture to become more environmentally-friendly
Retailer Ikea has announced that it is trialling the sale of used, patched-up furniture in the UK as part of its efforts...
Unilever UK join On-Pack Recycling Label scheme
Manufacturer Unilever UK has announced that it has joined the On-Pack Recycling Label (ORPL) scheme to provide simple, consistent recycling guidance on its products sold...
PepsiCo to reduce virgin plastic content by 35% by 2025
Global drinks brand PepsiCo has said it will increase the use of recycled material as part of a new target to reduce...
Waitrose to sell own-label compostable coffee pods
Retailer Waitrose has announced that it will be the first supermarket to sell its own-label home compostable coffee pods.
This is part of the retailer’s...
OPRL to take recycling infrastructure into account on packaging recycling labels
Recycling label organisation OPRL has revealed that it will now take into account materials recycling facilities (MRF) and council collections on packaging...
Morrisons to use brown paper bags for fruit and vegetables to cut plastic use
Supermarket Morrisons is bringing back brown paper bags for loose fresh fruit and vegetables in the hope it will prevent 150m small plastic bags...
Highland Spring to introduce the UK’s first 100% recycled bottle
Scottish drinks company Highland Spring has said that it will be the first UK water brand to introduce a 100% recycled bottle in a...
Starbucks find 156% increase in reusable cup use since 5p charge trial
Coffee store Starbucks has revealed a 156.6% increase in reusable cup usage in the first six weeks of a three-month trial, which examines the impact...
New eco-friendly yarn made from recycled plastic launched
Wool and the Gang have launched a new eco-friendly yarn made from recycled plastic to help crafters reduce their plastic waste, while creating their...
Quality First 2018: China, Confusion and Collaboration
It’ll come as no surprise that China was a key focus for speakers and delegates at this year’s sell out Quality First conference, held...
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