recycling
Manchester Gin introduces recycled glass bottles
Manchester Gin has improved its sustainability by introducing environmentally friendly, recycled glass bottles. The move comes as part of a wider effort from the business to reduce its environmental impact.
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.
Nestlé Waters prioritises sustainability with Henniez bottles
Nestlé Waters has announced that its Swiss Henniez mineral water bottles will now be made from 75% recycled PET plastic, as opposed to the previous 30%.
OPRL appoints Margaret Bates as executive director
As OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) membership and services continue to expand, the organisation has appointed Professor Margaret Bates as its first full time executive director.
New industry alliance promotes the use of paper-based packaging
A new industry alliance to boost the contribution of paper-based packaging in a circular and sustainable economy has been set up by the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI).
Survey highlights consumer demand for sustainable packaging
According to Ball Corporation’s 2019 Consumer Survey, 73% of the respondents said they would choose environmentally friendly containers if they had a choice.
Hi-Cone launches RingCycles made with 50% recycled plastics
As part of its goal to eliminate 100% of current virgin plastic-based ring carriers from its product portfolio by the end of 2020, Hi-Cone is launching RingCycles – a multi-packaging solution that contains +50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.
Quorn Foods switches to white trays
Quorn Foods is removing more than 297 tonnes of black plastic packaging from its supply chain by switching to trays from Bebo.
Coca-Cola European Partners sets new sustainable packaging goals
Coca-Cola has unveiled its first ever sample bottle made using recovered and recycled marine plastics, demonstrating that one day, even ocean debris could be used in recycled packaging for food or drinks.
Olympia London looks to eradicate food waste at its venue
UK events venue, Olympia London, is joining forces with the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) to tackle food waste.
Yugen launches kombucha in cans
Belgian start-up Yugen has teamed up with beverage can manufacturer, Ball Corporation, to launch a kombucha in printed cans on the European market.
Waitrose launches packaging made from recycled plastic
Waitrose & Partners is launching coloured packaging made from recycled plastic for its ready meals.
Scotland’s food waste recycling figures leap by 40%
Scots are recycling more food waste than ever with the total volume and its associated carbon savings rising by more than 40% in recent years, according to new reports published by Zero Waste Scotland.
Solero trials wrapper-less packaging
Unilever has launched a trial of the first wrapper-less ice-cream multipack for its Solero Organic Peach, using 35% less plastic compared to the original Solero Organic pack.