Sustainability

DS Smith and Nafici explore conversion of straw and grain into packaging

In an extension of its ongoing investment into R&D, DS Smith is teaming up with Nafici Environmental Research

Xampla and 2M Group awarded UKRI funding to scale up biodegradable materials

Xampla has received the Innovate UK Smart Grant alongside 2M Group of Companies in order to scale up the production

Quaker Oats porridge pots embrace new paper packaging for easy recycling

Quaker Oats aims to streamline recyclability and remove a yearly estimate of up to 200 tonnes of plastic by transitioning

World Packaging Organisation announces WorldStar 2024 winners

The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has announced the winners of its WorldStar 2024 competition, spotlighting packaging with recycled content, efficient

Paper Pringles tube now available exclusively at Tesco

A 90% paper tube developed for Pringles crisps is now available exclusively at Tesco stores and online, with around 48

Plastic-free, recyclable tub packages Upfield’s plant-based spreads

Upfield is rolling out a plastic-free, oil-resistant paper tub – developed in collaboration with Footprint, MCC, Pagès Group, and

Focus on packaging films

Cardboard mushroom punnets revealed by Sainsbury’s in plastic reduction effort

Sainsbury’s is repackaging its own-brand mushrooms in cardboard punnets, which is set to remove enough plastics from its

Starbucks unlocks reuse in all ordering channels at Canadian and US locations

Reusable cups are now accepted in café, drive-thru, and mobile orders at all company-operated and participating licensed Starbucks

Bottle Up offers plant-based, pre-filled, reusable water bottle

Bottle Up claims to provide the first fully reusable, pre-filled, plant-based water bottle sold in the UK and

Mechanically recyclable flow control valve line released by Aptar Closures

Aptar Closures has revealed its SimpliCycle line of fully recyclable flow control valves for condiments, sauces, and more – aiming to

Securikett designs tamper-proof seal made of paper

Securikett has unveiled a new security seal made of paper, designed to protect cardboard packaging against a range of tampering