All Plastic articles – Page 38
-
NewsTesco confirms billion-piece plastic reduction target hit in 2020
Packaging removed during the year included plastic shrink wrap in branded and own-label tinned multipacks
-
NewsDame unveils range of reusable period pads
It claims one reusable pad could save up to 2,000 plastic disposables
-
NewsWaitrose expands ‘Unpacked’ refill range
The Grocer can reveal the supermarket has introduced 13 new lines to the selection
-
NewsYazoo to launch new can format in 2021
The FrieslandCampina-owned brand will launch two flavours in the new format, carrying limited edition artwork
-
NewsCoca-Cola pours investment into new dispensing machine technology
The technology lets consumers make and pour their drink in seconds, using ‘on-demand’ portions at the tap of a button as well as customisation of flavour and carbonation
-
Analysis & FeaturesWith mixed results at best does Plastics Pact itself need repackaging?
The UK Plastics Pact was launched in 2018 to create a circular economy for plastics. Two years on, results are proving a mixed bag
-
Comment & OpinionThe industry has taken a backwards step on plastic. Where next?
The percentage of products that are reusable, recyclable or compostable has barely budged since the UK Plastics Pact began
-
NewsAldi ditches plastic from multipacks of baked beans
The supermarket is taking the step by in effect ditching the multipack, and instead simply applying a multibuy discount
-
NewsTesco removes 20 million pieces of plastic for Christmas
Crackers, lights, cards and Christmas puddings are among products produced with less single-use plastic
-
NewsFood and drink industry’s progress on cutting single-use plastic stalls
The overall amount of material suitable for recycling has improved by a negligible 1% since the flagship Plastic Pact strategy began
-
NewsM&S expands packaging-free refill aisle trial to third store
The aisle of refill stations features a selection of 50 own-label lines including rice, pasta, cereals and frozen fruit
-
NewsPlans for bottle DRS delayed for a year amid coronavirus chaos
The government has said it will now be 2024 before the system is implemented
-
NewsGousto cannot claim packaging is ‘100% plastic free and recyclable’ after ASA ruling
Gousto made the claims in multiple blog posts on its website introducing the new ‘Eco Chill Box’ earlier this year
-
NewsIceland promises ‘plastic-free Christmas’ for second year
The number of plastic-free Christmas lines is now 24, up from 18 last year, with the addition of more party food, desserts and a No Bull vegan Wellington
-
NewsTesco to ditch plastic trays in chicken range in move to reduce packaging
The retailer said the move would see it cut 16 million pieces of plastic from its own label chicken lineup
-
NewsAldi introducing 100% recyclable packaging for own-label cereal
The discounter is to replace plastic inner cereal bags with a recyclable alternative by the end of the year
-
NewsGarnier pushes sustainability with new range of plastic-free shampoo bars
The move makes Garnier the first major mass beauty brand to offer a zero plastic waste alternative to liquid shampoo products
-
NewsWaitrose relaunches eco-friendly cleaning range with recycled plastic
The packaging has been redesigned as part of the move in a minimalist style and with new fragrances
-
NewsTesco claims ‘ground-breaking’ plastic reduction on cheese packaging
The supermarket is switching from a traditional square block shape to oblong packaging and also removing resealable zips from a raft of its products
-
NewsMorrisons urges suppliers to step up plastic reduction
The retailer has warned branded suppliers are falling behind its efforts to reduce own-brand plastic