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Finalist interviews: envoPAP’s Kraft E-Com
In our latest Sustainability Awards 2021 finalist interview, envoPAP introduces its low-impact e-commerce packaging solution, Kraft E-Com.
Antimicrobial protection leads the way for cleaner and more sustainable packaging
In this short piece, Microban International highlights the importance of promoting wider use of reusable packaging models. Plastics take a
Britvic moves to 100% recycled plastic bottles
Robinsons, Lipton Ice Tea and drench 500ml bottles are moving to 100% recycled plastic (rPET). The 500ml on-the-go
Soft plastic packaging recycling scheme announced by Tesco
Shoppers at all of UK retailer Tesco’s large stores will now be able to bring back any soft plastic
Elopak announces aseptic carton with aluminium layer removed
Elopak is today announcing Pure-Pak eSense, an aseptic carton with the aluminium layer removed – a decision that reportedly results
Heinz unveils ‘easily recyclable’ baby food pouch
Heinz is set to launch a mono-material baby food pouch that is recyclable via kerbside collection. The company reports
The Body Shop launches ‘Return, Recycle and Repeat’ scheme across 225 stores
In partnership with MyGroup and Scan2Recycle, The Body Shop has launched a scheme that processes and recycles ‘hard-to-recycle’
Dixons Carphone launches in-store EPS recycling scheme
Dixons Carphone, the business behind Currys PC World, has launched a free recycling scheme that enables customers to return expanded
Are businesses ready for the Plastic Packaging Tax?
With less than a year to go until the Plastic Packaging Tax is introduced in the UK, a study by
Vote in our Readers’ Award 2021!
The nomination period for Packaging Europe’s 2021 Readers’ Award has ended, now it’s time for you to select
Samsung pledges to eliminate all single-use plastics in mobile packaging by 2025
As part of its new ‘Galaxy for the Planet’ sustainability commitments, Samsung has set out its plans to eliminate single-
DS Smith exploring plans for seaweed paper and packaging
As part of its €117m sustainability-focused R&D program, DS Smith is exploring how seaweed fibres can be