All Plastic articles – Page 30
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NewsPip & Nut cuts out plastic with move to glass jars
Source: Pip & Nut The range, which was previously packed in 30% rPET jars, would offer ‘improved recyclability’, said Pip & Nut Pip & Nut is moving its entire range into glass jars in a bid to crack down on plastic. The range, which was previously packed ...
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NewsJoe & Seph’s unveils vegan version of chocolate caramel sauce
The brand has also launched fully recyclable pouches for its 10 bestselling popcorn flavours
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NewsRowse ditches black plastic lids on honey bottles in sustainability play
Black plastic is notoriously difficult to recycle
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to make sustainable packaging pop: creative challenge
Sustainable products often communicate their eco-credentials with dull designs that get straight to the point. We asked design agencies to spice up their packaging
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NewsAllied Bakeries’ Burgen brand given major makeover after sales plunge
The makeover includes a new logo, renames Burgen as ‘Bürgen’ and includes the strapline ‘powered by plants’ on-pack
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Analysis & FeaturesHow much of an impact can paper packaging make in fmcg?
Advances in technology are behind increasing use of paper packaging, even for liquids. With consumers broadly in favour, could paper put paid to plastic?
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Analysis & FeaturesSix of the best paper packaging innovations in fmcg
Paper packaging is gaining ground as supermarkets and shoppers look to ditch single-use plastic. Here are some of the most innovative products to hit shelves from the UK’s biggest food and drink brands.
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Analysis & FeaturesPlastic Free July 2021: what it means for supermarkets and shoppers
Now in its 10th year, the challenge encourages people to avoid using or buying single-use plastic for 31 days
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NewsNapolina aims to cut 200 tonnes of plastic with pasta pack revamp
The move will see Napolina’s core pasta range – including Spaghetti, Penne, Fusilli and Rigatoni – switch to 100% cardboard boxes
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Analysis & FeaturesRecyclable food-grade plastic: the search for the holy grail of packaging
As the plastic tax looms, suppliers and scientists are working hard on a closed-loop system for food-grade polypropylene. Can it be done?
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NewsCoca-Cola GB to shift entire on-the-go range into 100% recycled plastic
The move covers its entire portfolio of products including Coca-Cola Original Zero, Diet Coke and brands such as Fanta, Sprite and Lilt
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NewsSoft drinks giants announce ‘endlessly recyclable’ plastic bottles
Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe have developed samples for their Perrier, Pepsi Max and Orangina brands
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NewsThe Grocer is looking for dairy’s sustainability heroes
We want to hear about dairy’s sustainability heroes from small and large businesses and organisations alike
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Comment & OpinionThe government’s ‘new normal’ for food and drink looks increasingly unpalatable
This week’s announcement of a ban on ‘junk food’ ads online and before the 9pm watershed will cost £200m a year
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NewsSainsbury’s rolls out flexible plastic recycling scheme to stores nationwide
The retailer’s scheme, which allows customers to drop all flexible plastic packaging at in-store points, is set to expand following a successful trial in north east England
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Comment & OpinionSustainable Packaging: Recyclops founder offers heartening podcast listen
It’s interesting but verges on fluffy at times
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NewsSainsbury’s launches mass rollout of plant-based own-label teabags
The retailer will replace the current oil-based plastic packaging used to seal each individual teabag with a plant-based plastic alternative made from cornstarch sugars
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Comment & OpinionHow cutting down on plastic can boost Scottish businesses and the environment
Businesses have an opportunity to embrace more sustainable practices ahead of legislation, says Iain Gulland, CEO, Zero Waste Scotland
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NewsAldi removing single-use plastic from all own label teabags
The discounter is to swap the teabags’ oil-based plastic sealing for biodegradable materials following trials
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Comment & OpinionWar on plastic needs a concerted effort, not gimmicks
Until plastic-saving initiatives are available to all without price hikes, they risk remaining sideshows