Sustainability

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Bulldog Skincare introduces lighter tubes with over 60% recycled content

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has achieved significant material savings as part of its ongoing partnership with skincare brand Bulldog through the further lightweighting…

Clean Cult rolls out refillable cleaning range in 1,800 Target stores

Clean Cult, the world's first company to package cleaning products in paper-based cartons, recently announced its nationwide launch in as many as 1,800 Target stores and on Target.com, alongside the…

UK recycles 157,049 tonnes of aluminium packaging in 2024

According to annual data published on the National Packaging Waste Database by the Environment Agency, the UK recycled an impressive 157,049 tonnes of aluminium packaging in 2024. Despite a fast-growing…

Steel packaging achieves highest EU recycling rate on record

Steel for Packaging Europe has confirmed the highest ever EU recycling rate for steel packaging, bringing the steel packaging sector even closer to fully closing the material loop. Independently verified…

Co-op introduces sustainable packaging across three product categories

Co-op has rolled out new packaging formats across three of its own-brand product ranges, aiming to eliminate 115 tonnes of plastic annually from its supply chain. The changes affect bakery…

Saga Nutrition unveils recyclable mono-material pack for pet food

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging, has partnered with Saga Nutrition, a French pet food manufacturer, to create recyclable packaging for Saga’s dry pet food range. This innovative design…

UK town council introduces blister pack recycling initiative

Residents in Nailsea now have access to a new recycling option for empty medicine blister packs, thanks to an initiative launched by the town council. A dedicated drop-off point has…

US government reverses national parks phase-out of single-use plastics

The US Department of the Interior has withdrawn a previous policy that aimed to eliminate single-use plastics across national parks and other public lands by 2032. The move follows a…

98% recycled-content flexible film now available from YPS

A 98% recycled content, fully recyclable PE (polyethylene) flexible film, used for shrink wrapping and bagging applications, is now available from automated packaging distributor Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS). The flexible…

TOMRA unveils new automated collection point for reusable takeaway food packaging

TOMRA unveils new Rotake system that accepts reusable food boxes, bowls and cups — and refunds deposits instantly to consumers’ mobile wallets or credit cards. Building on the world’s first…

Charge your battery production efficiency with AmbaFlex spiral conveyors

With boasting our 25 years of expertise and intensive experience, AmbaFlex is the right partner for battery production lines, ensuring efficiency, specialized handling, and optimal performance. In the dynamic world…

AmbaFlex: Boosting bakery efficiency with smart accumulation solutions

In the dynamic world of the bakery industry, accumulation plays a crucial role in optimizing production processes and increasing efficiency. AmbaFlex, as a global leader in spiral conveying and accumulation…

Huggies outer plastic packaging now recyclable for US consumers

Huggies, the well-known baby care brand, has joined forces with recycling specialist TerraCycle to introduce a free recycling initiative in the United States. The programme enables individuals, schools, and community…

Nestlé introduces 'Self-Packing Cheese' with biodegradable whey-based packaging

Nestlé Central America, in partnership with Ogilvy Colombia, has unveiled an innovative packaging solution termed "Self-Packing Cheese." This development utilises cheese whey, a byproduct of cheese production, to create biodegradable…

Bandall: Banding vs shrink-wrap – material use and packaging waste

In our previous blog, "Bands vs Shrinkwrap: Why Application Matters", we unpacked how these two packaging solutions differ in their method of application and operational implications. The results were telling…

Spectra to showcase sustainable innovations at CosmeticBusiness in Munich

Spectra is delighted to announce its participation in this year’s CosmeticBusiness show on June 4th and 5th, at the MOC Event Center in Munich. Promoting the theme “Simplifying Sustainability,” Spectra…

ZARELO introduces new paper-based packaging solution for barbecue starters

Mondi and ZARELO have partnered to introduce a recyclable paper-based packaging solution for fire starters used in fireplaces and barbecues. Made from Mondi’s re/cycle FunctionalBarrier Paper 95/5, the new packaging…

Shoprite introduces South Africa’s first recyclable 7kg potato bag

The Shoprite Group has introduced South Africa’s first fully recyclable 7kg potato bag, marking a significant step towards more sustainable packaging in the local retail sector. This innovation addresses a…

Cadbury UK sharing bars now wrapped in 80% recycled plastic

Cadbury has begun rolling out new packaging for its sharing bars that incorporates 80% certified recycled plastic. The initiative applies to popular products such as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Fruit &…

140 million bottles returned at ALDI Hungary

ALDI Hungary has announced that customers have returned approximately 140 million beverage containers via the country’s deposit return scheme (DRS) since its introduction at the beginning of 2024. The milestone…

M&S Food trials recyclable paper fibre trays for ready meals

Marks & Spencer is piloting a new recyclable tray made from paper fibre for one of its most popular ready meals, Fiery Chicken Tikka Masala. The tray, suitable for both…

Lucozade Energy unveils £6m sustainable packaging overhaul

Lucozade producer Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has invested £6.3 million in a major packaging redesign for Lucozade Energy bottles, significantly reducing plastic use and supporting the efficient…

Lyte Packaging: Sustainable trigger spray pouch shortlisted for Environmental Packaging Awards 2025

Lyte Packaging is proud to share that Project 7, a division of Lyte Manufacturing Group, has been shortlisted for the Environmental Packaging Awards 2025. The innovative sustainable trigger spray pouch…

Deliveroo and GAIL’s collaborate with university students on sustainable coffee cup delivery

Deliveroo and GAIL’s have joined forces with Sheffield Hallam University for the return of Deliveroo’s Sustainable Packaging Challenge. For the first time Deliveroo is collaborating with one of their key…