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EU's New Tax on Non-Recycled Plastic Packaging Waste Might Fail, Says Rethink Plastic

Jun 12, 2018

Rethink Plastic alliance stated that the European Commission’s new tax on non-recycled plastic packaging waste within the new EU budget might fail to address the plastic pollution crisis. The proposal, unveiled in the Multiannual ...

Tags: Rethink Plastic, plastic packaging

Hiland Dairy Launches New Ice Cream Packaging

Jun 12, 2018

Hiland Dairy has introduced new ice cream packaging along with three new flavors. Made with fresh, pure milk from local Hiland Dairy farmers, Hiland Ice Cream is a timeless treat synonymous with summertime. And, to celebrate summer, ...

Tags: Ice Cream Packaging, Ice Cream

TemperPack Introduces Recyclable Packaging Solution for Perishable Shipments

May 14, 2018

Sustainable packaging solutions provider TemperPack has introduced a recyclable packaging solution, ClimaCell, for perishable shipments. ClimaCell is a paper-based insulator developed to replace commonly used insulating materials such as ...

Tags: Sustainable packaging, packaging

Ren Clean Skincare to Launch Recycled Bottle Featuring Reclaimed Ocean Plastic

Apr 23, 2018

Ren Clean Skincare is set to introduce Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Body Wash in a recycled bottle containing reclaimed ocean plastic, as part of its clean to planet initiative. The skincare brand has collaborated with recycling innovator ...

Tags: Ren Clean, ocean plastic

UK to Introduce Deposit Return Scheme to Tackle Plastic Pollution

Mar 29, 2018

The UK Government is planning to introduce a deposit return scheme for single-use drink containers including plastic, glass or metal, to increase recycling rates and reduce plastic pollution. The scheme, which is subject to consultation, ...

Tags: deposit return scheme, drink container

UK Government Rejects Latte Levy on Disposable Coffee Cups

Mar 13, 2018

The UK Government has rejected a proposal from the Environment Audit Committee (EAC) to introduce a latte levy on disposable coffee cups. Earlier this year, the EAC has urged the government to charge 25p ‘latte levy’ on ...

Tags: Coffee Cups, reusable cup

UK Overestimates Plastic Plastic Packaging Recycling Rates, Says Report

Mar 12, 2018

The UK consistently overestimates the amount of plastic packaging that gets recycled, a report by waste consultancy Eunomia has claimed. A new Eunomia report reveals how the UK consistently overestimates how much of the plastic packaging ...

Tags: plastic packaging, Packaging

Revised Legislative Package on Waste Recognizes Bioplastics Play Key Role in Achieving EU Recycling Goals

Mar 7, 2018

European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association for the bioplastics industry in Europe, said said that revised legislative package on waste acknowledges that bioplastics play a key role in achieving EU recycling goals. The association said ...

Tags: Legislative Package, EU Recycling Goals

Sirane Showcases Plastic-Free Compostable Food Pouch at Packaging Innovations Event

Mar 2, 2018

Packaging firm Sirane has exhibited plastic-free compostable food pouch, Earthpouch, at this year’s Packaging Innovations event in the UK. The event is being held between 28 February and 1 March in Birmingham. Sirane has already ...

Tags: Packaging, Food Pouch

DS Smith Designs Plastic Reusable Tote for Zara

Feb 13, 2018

Zara has selected DS Smith Plastics, Injection Moulded Products to design a tote to meet all their expectations. ZARA, a clothing company, needed a reusable and nestable tote to use in the fully automated distribution centre. ZARA had ...

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Videojet Showcases Advanced Printing and Marking Solutions at WestPack 2018

Feb 8, 2018

Videojet Technologies is showcasing its advanced printing and marking solutions at this year’s WestPack show in the US. The event is being held between 6 and 8 February in Anaheim, California. At the event, the firm will exhibit ...

Tags: Videojet, printing, advanced printing

Unilever Urges Consumer Goods Industry to Step-up Efforts on Ocean Packaging Waste

Jan 24, 2018

Unilever is calling the consumer goods industry to accelerate action to tackle ocean packaging waste and create a circular economy for plastics. Last year, the firm has announced its commitment to make its plastic packaging 100% reusable, ...

Tags: Unilever, consumer goods industry

McDonald's Sets New Packaging and Recycling Goals

Jan 18, 2018

Foodservice retailer McDonald’s said by 2025, it plans to use packaging that come from renewable, recycled or certified sources. The company announced goals to enhance its packaging and help reduce waste to positively impact the ...

Tags: McDonald, Packaging

Amazon Celebrates Tenth Holiday Season of Frustration-Free Packaging

Nov 27, 2017

Amazon introduced “Frustration-Free Packaging,” an invention designed to reduce waste and delight customers with easy-to-open, 100% recyclable packaging, ten years ago this holiday season. Frustration-Free Packaging ends ...

Tags: Amazon, Packaging

Sandwich Chain Pret a Manger to Trial Reusable Glass Water Bottles

Oct 13, 2017

Pret a Manger is set to launch a trial to sell reusable glass bottles for water at its three Veggie Pret shops in the UK. The UK-based international sandwich shop chain will urge its customers to fill up their bottles using new filtered ...

Tags: Glass Water Bottles, sandwich

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