Sustainability
UK announces plastic packaging tax
As part of the UK’s Budget 2020, the government has announced the introduction of a tax on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content.
Avoiding plastic soup
Fifteen European countries and 66 companies have entered into a partnership committed to making all plastic packaging recyclable and suitable for reuse.
Interpack Insight
Here is your roundup for the latest insights into the Interpack event in May this year.
FrieslandCampina commits to less and better plastic packaging
FrieslandCampina wants to lead with sustainability and drives a focused sustainability programme to continuously decrease its environmental impact.
Nestlé to sign European Plastics Pact
The Pact is a joint effort of leading companies, NGOs and governments which agreed on common goals by 2025.
The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) responds to EU Climate Law
ACE has released a statement in support of the European Commission proposal on the EU Climate Law aimed at reaching climate neutrality by 2050.
Lidl launches packaging made from ‘ocean-bound’ plastic
Supermarket chain Lidl is launching a range of recycled packaging made from ‘ocean bound’ plastic collected from beaches in South East Asia.
Meat is the key to a sustainable world, says global thought leader
‘We will not eat meat every day, but doing away with meat and animals completely would be the wrong choice’.
Rainforest Alliance enhances global Cocoa Certification Programme
The Rainforest Alliance is strengthening its key Cocoa Certification Programme, delivering a major global initiative to drive more sustainable cocoa farming.
Lyons Coffee unveils all-new portfolio
UK-based Lyons Coffee is unveiling a new portfolio in spring 2020, featuring bold designs and blend names which have been created to tell the story of Lyons’ heritage.
WWF campaign says British bought produce has hidden costs
According to the WWF, the food we eat in the UK is linked to the threatened extinction of an estimated 33 species, including jaguars, giant anteaters and three-toed sloths.
Britvic announces sustainability-linked financial deal
The deal is linked to the progress Britvic makes against three sustainability targets. The better Britvic performs against these targets, the further the margin will reduce.
Syntegon Technology and Ceflex develop ‘Designing for a Circular Economy Guidelines’
Together with some of Ceflex’s more than 140 industry partners, Syntegon Technology is developing the design guideline for flexible packaging as part of a circular economy roadmap.