Single-use plastic cutlery ban comes into force in England October 02, 2023 A ban on some single-use plastic products came into force across England yesterday in a bid to reduce plastic pollution across the country. Read more
Refilled launches initiative to save 100m single-use plastic bottles from vending September 15, 2023 Refilled has recently launched an initiative to eliminate single-use plastic bottle waste caused by the vending industry. Read more
Xact launches plastic packaging reducing solutions August 25, 2023 UK packaging company Xact has launched two new packaging solutions to help retailers reduce the amount of plastic packaging used for fresh produce. Read more
Pact Coffee new packaging funds ocean-bound plastic bottle collection August 03, 2023 The packaging is fully recyclable, made from 70% recycled materials and it funds the collection of ocean-bound plastic bottles from Asian rivers. Read more
Plastic-free gum brand Milliways raises £3m in funding July 25, 2023 Plastic-free chewing gum brand, Milliways, has announced plans to further scale and grow the brand with a £3m fundraising round. Read more
Sainsbury’s new steak packaging to save 10 million plastic pieces annually July 06, 2023 UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has removed plastic trays from its ‘by Sainsbury’s’ steak range, replacing them with a cardboard tray alternative. Read more
Lidl UK introduces ‘ocean-bound’ plastic to water bottle packaging June 13, 2023 Lidl UK will become the first supermarket in the country to introduce Prevented Ocean Plastic to its water bottle packaging, it has announced. Read more
Cape Herb & Spice introduces reduced-plastic salt grinder June 05, 2023 Cape Herb & Spice, a division of Libstar, has introduced a new innovation for its grinder, which removes the need for a tamper-evident shrink seal. Read more
Waitrose removes plastic and foil sleeves from wine bottle necks April 26, 2023 Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to remove the plastic and foil sleeves from wine bottle necks, in a move to reduce unnecessary packaging. Read more
Summit Plastics invests in flexible packaging producer Fredman Bag January 23, 2023 Summit Plastics, a US custom packaging manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Fredman Bag Company for an undisclosed sum. Read more