Unilever debuts Magnum tubs created from recycled plastic August 07, 2019 Unilever has launched Magnum ice cream tubs made from recycled polypropylene plastic that are set to be rolled out globally in 2020. Read more
UK launches fund to help create plastic packaging from plants July 23, 2019 The UK government has announced plans to invest £60m to help fight the battle against single-use plastics and develop new forms of packaging. Read more
EFBW calls for improvements in plastic collection infrastructure July 01, 2019 The EFBW has called on European authorities to enhance the performance of collection and sorting systems for beverage containers. Read more
Unilever launches wrapper-less Solero multipack to cut plastic June 14, 2019 Unilever will launch a wrapper-less multipack for its Solero organic peach product in the UK, featuring 35% less plastic compared to the original ice... Read more
Plastic waste initiative launched by food and beverage giants June 13, 2019 A global effort to reduce plastic waste has been created, called The 3R Initiative, with founding members including Tetra Pak, Nestlé, and Danone. Read more
Canada to ban ‘harmful’ single-use plastic products by 2021 June 11, 2019 The Canadian government will ban a range of single-use plastics as early as 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced. Read more
Waitrose begins packaging-free trial in move to cut plastic waste June 05, 2019 British supermarket Waitrose has started a packaging-free trial with products such as pasta, rice and cereals sold through dispensers. Read more
UK government to ban plastic straws and stirrers from April 2020 May 23, 2019 The UK government will ban the sale and use of plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds with plastic stems in England from April 2020. Read more
Major companies partner with WWF to tackle plastic waste May 17, 2019 Keurig Dr Pepper, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Tetra Pak and The Coca-Cola Company have signed on as Principal Members of the WWF's new activation hub, ReSo... Read more
Coca-Cola Amatil “to double” recycled plastic content in bottles April 16, 2019 Coca-Cola Amatil has pledged to double the use of recycled plastic content across its entire beverage range by the end of 2019. Read more