Consumer Experience
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Biffa recycles 10 billion plastic milk bottles
Biffa has revealed it has recycled 10 billion HDPE milk bottles through a closed-loop solution. Managing director of Biffa
Re:Water and Ball target retail, catering and hospitality sectors with new agreement
Aluminium bottled water brand Re:Water has announced a major five-year agreement with Ball, which will supply ‘tens of
Why does everyone hate sporks?
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Introduction This report looks at why the
Co-op launches ‘first’ UK convenience store trial for coffee pod recycling with Podback
Co-op claims it is the first UK convenience retailer to partner with nationwide coffee pod recycling service Podback, aiming
Has the ‘strawless’ McDonald’s lid hit the functional-sustainable sweet spot?
Earlier this month, McDonald’s Japan revealed that it would replace paper straws with a ‘strawless’ rPET lid. Reactions varied
Smol launches refillable bottles made from 100% recycled aluminium
Cleaning brand Smol has announced its new range of refillable bottles made from 100% recycled aluminium, aiming to reduce single-
Liquid medicines packaged in single-serve pouches with tethered caps
SIG and Zydus Lifesciences will distribute liquid cough and cold medication in single-serve, tethered spouted pouches – aiming for precise
Sustainability Awards 2025 Winner Interview: Blue Ocean Closures’ fibre-based screw cap
Blue Ocean Closures was the winner of the Recyclable Packaging category at this year’s Sustainability Awards with its fibre-
Coverpla launches made-to-measure service for fragrance and cosmetics packaging
Coverpla has expanded its packaging model with the launch of a made-to-measure service ranging from cap to bottle,
NOMO introduces advent calendar with Braille overlays
UK plant-based chocolate brand NOMO has launched its first Braille Advent Calendar in collaboration with Dotty About Braille, aiming
Smurfit Westrock opens ‘world first’ facility for pharmaceutical packaging and clinical trials
Smurfit Westrock has officially opened its Horizon packaging facility, said to be the ‘world’s first’ designed exclusively for pharmaceutical
On-the-go carton bottle from SIG applied to SalzburgMilch’s dairy products
SalzburgMilch will package its dairy products in SIG’s on-the-go carton bottle, SIG DomeMini – a move set to