The UK’s largest fragrance retailer introduced its perfume bottle recycling and reuse initiative in 2018, which it has now updated.
Jacob’s Cream Crackers cut plastic packaging by nearly 80%
Global snacks and confectionery firm Pladis approached DS Smith about creating new packaging for its Jacob’s Crackers Selection pack.
Sainsbury’s says packaging shift will save 700 tonnes of plastic annually
Sainsbury’s own-brand meat packaging changes will save 700 tonnes of plastic per year; a “significant step” towards plastic reduction goals.
A post-plastic future holds key to ‘unprecedented growth’, says report
The paper, called the Post-Plastic Economy, urges firms to shift away from plastic to maintain a competitive edge and continue to drive profits.
Packaging giant DS Smith hits key sustainability target ahead of schedule
UK packaging firm DS Smith replaced 1.2 billion pieces of plastic 16 months in advance of its 2025 target.
Morrisons rolls out in-store coffee pod recycling points
Morrisons will roll out recycling points across the UK, enabling customers to recycle used aluminium and plastic pods through the Podback scheme.
Coca-Cola accused of misleading public over plastic promises
Coca-Cola has misled consumers over its plastic pledges, according to an investigation into its recycling claims by Channel 4’s Dispatches.
Fashion sustainability: Are fungi and fish scales the answer?
Fungi, fish scales, microorganisms and enzymes could be the answer to replacing pollutants and tackling waste in fashion production and improving fashion sustainability, according to the hosts of a new…
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M&S first to launch full-scale plastic packaging tracing scheme
M&S is working with Polytag to be the first retailer to offer a full-scale drinks bottles, cartons and plastic packaging tracing scheme.
90% of FMCG packaging experts say shift from plastic is too slow
The FMCG industry must accelerate its move to alternative packaging, according to new data showing 87% of packaging experts say the switch needs to happen faster.
