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Network Rail unveils plan to increase station recycling

Network Rail has partnered with The Green Block to improve recycling at its stations, aiming to recycle 95% of waste and divert 100% from landfills. Since 2020, Network Rail has…
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United Airlines ditches plastic wine bottles for recyclable cans

United Airlines has introduced a significant shift in its domestic economy cabin by replacing mini plastic wine bottles with canned wines, addressing growing demand for sustainable alternatives. Beginning this month…
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France: Uber Eats introduces paper bags made from fallen leaves

Uber Eats has partnered with Releaf Paper, a Ukrainian company, to introduce sustainable food packaging made from fallen leaves in Paris. The innovative bags will be used in restaurants across…
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Nestlé trials recyclable paper tubs for Quality Street

Nestlé is set to introduce a trial run of a paper-based Quality Street tub in partnership with Tesco. Starting next week, over 200,000 of these new tubs will be available…
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Could onion skins be the future of packaging? This start-up thinks so!

A start-up based in Oban is working on sustainable packaging solutions using onion skins to reduce waste and emissions. HUID, led by CEO Renuka Ramanujam, sources onion peel from farms…
Business

Diageo trials reusable keg and dispense system for spirits on Smirnoff vodka

Diageo has announced the trial of Everpour, an innovative new keg and integrated bottle dispense system, initially with Smirnoff, at selected bars in and around Dublin, Ireland. This trial is…
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Lyte Packaging shines at London Packaging Week 2024

As the doors close on London Packaging Week 2024 we are taking a few moments to reflect on another successful show for Lyte Packaging. Thank you to all the visitors…
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University start-up develops plastic that breaks down in oceans without microplastics

Edinburgh start-up creates ocean-friendly plastic that self-destructs without pollution. A start-up based at the University of Edinburgh has developed a new type of plastic that disintegrates when it comes into…
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Sainsbury’s reduces plastic with new vacuum-packed lamb mince

Sainsbury’s is transitioning its entire range of fresh lamb mince to vacuum-packed packaging, replacing the traditional plastic tray. This shift is set to reduce plastic usage by 26 tonnes annually…
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Waitrose launches cork recycling trial

Starting on 7th October, Waitrose will begin a cork recycling pilot in seven stores across the UK, becoming the 'first major supermarket in the country to implement such a scheme'…
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Farmers replace plastics with biodegradable twine in new farm trial

UK Farmers are looking to turn back the clock on microplastic pollution by wrapping hay bales in biodegradable twine instead of “nightmare” single-use plastics, in a new field lab with…
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AMCS: Australia’s major opportunity for plastic packaging reform

The Australian Government has released a public consultation paper focused on reforming the country's packaging laws. The initiative is aimed at addressing the 7 million tonnes of packaging used annually…
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Innovative drone tech targets plastic waste in Canada's Great Lakes

Coca-Cola Canada has teamed up with Pollution Probe, a Canadian non-profit organisation, to support the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup initiative, the largest plastic cleanup effort in North America. Through this…
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How UK bars are slashing glass and plastic waste

Sustainability is a priority across all sectors – including after dark for the nightlife industry. Bars, pubs, and clubs traditionally produce lots of waste. However, new trends and regulations are…
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Study reveals harmful chemicals from food packaging present in humans

Evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals Newly published research has shed light on the extent to which harmful chemicals, commonly used in food packaging, are migrating into…
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Bandall: 10 reasons to switch to banding

Companies in the packaging industry are constantly looking for more efficient and cost-effective methods of bundling, labelling, branding or sealing products. One packaging solution that is gaining popularity is banding…
Business

Amazon pilots sustainability tech including reusable packaging solutions

Start-ups tackling some of the world’s biggest sustainability challenges will trial technology with Amazon across Europe after winning funding in this year’s Amazon Sustainability Accelerator. Eleven start-ups have been awarded…
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Bartenders trial paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker Black Label

Diageo, the maker of brands like Guinness, Don Julio Tequila, and Smirnoff Vodka, has announced a new trial of a 90% paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker Black Label. This initiative…
Business

Home Depot phases out harmful EPS and PVC packaging materials

Home Depot has made significant progress in its efforts to reduce harmful packaging materials, aligning with growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly packaging. By eliminating certain materials and cutting down…
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Amazon rolls out new recyclable paper envelope across Europe

Amazon has introduced a new recyclable, paper-padded envelope across Europe. Amazon has introduced a new recyclable paper-padded envelope across Europe, developed in partnership with Mondi. This packaging is designed to…
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Sainsbury’s switches to card and paper packaging for bakery goods

Sainsbury’s has introduced new packaging across its bakery range as part of efforts to cut down on plastic waste. The retailer has replaced plastic clam-shell packaging for its doughnuts and…
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Paper-based Pringles tubes now available in Ireland

A new recyclable Pringles tube is now available across Ireland, replacing the iconic design first introduced in the 1960s. The new paper-based tube, which comes with a recyclable plastic lid…
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Innovative depackaging technology turns HelloFresh food waste into compost and animal feed

Denali, a major U.S. organics recycler, has partnered with HelloFresh, the leading meal kit provider, to repurpose nearly 4 million pounds of food waste in Phoenix, Arizona. This collaboration focuses…
Business

MPMA: EPR fees threaten the future of metal food cans

The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has expressed concerns over the government's proposed Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) fee structure, warning that it could have a significant impact on the metal…