All Plastic articles – Page 55
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NewsKellogg’s criticised for ‘misguided’ Pringles recycling scheme
The new initiative is ‘an improvement, but a strange one’ says Recycling Association chief
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NewsCook to switch frozen meal black plastic to recyclable trays
The ready meals manufacturer aims to have more sustainable packaging across its entire range by the end of 2020
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NewsPercol unveils plastic-free, compostable coffee pouches
The packaging made from plant fibres and eucalyptus wood pulp is a European first, the brand claims
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NewsFmcg suppliers make new global commitment on plastics
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation today (29 October) launched its New Plastics Economy Global Commitment
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NewsClipper claims world first with non-GM plastic-free teabag
From this week, every pillow-style teabag produced in the brand’s Dorset factory will be made from a natural plant-based material
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NewsPepsiCo pledges to up recycled content in plastic packaging
The supplier will aim to use at least 25% recycled content in all its plastic packaging within the next seven years
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NewsUnilever unveils Simple Biodegradable Cleansing Wipes
The new product is made from renewable plant fibres and sustainable wood pulp
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NewsKellogg’s unveils Pringles recycling scheme
From December, empty cans can be sent to Terracyle using a freepost label
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NewsUnilever and Veolia link to create plastic 'circular economy'
Veolia will help Unilever implement used packaging collection and add recycling capacity
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NewsTesco to stock organic femcare range Time of the Month
The supermarket said customers were growing increasingly worried about the environmental impact femcare products
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NewsBan on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds announced
A ban on the distribution and sale of the items is to be introduced between October 2019 and October 2020
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NewsTop 10 fmcg plastic polluters named in report
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestlé were among the top 10 worst plastic polluters, the study from Break Free From Plastics found
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NewsOcado to further cut its plastic packaging
Ocado has so far made reductions that will save ‘seven million pieces of non-recyclable packaging from landfill’
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NewsWaitrose trials wood-based trays for ready meals
The retailer is aiming for zero own-label black plastic packaging by the end of 2019
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NewsCCEP manager calls for better collaboration on plastic
Coca-Cola boss Leendert den Hollander said the soft drinks industry agreed with government about the need to tackle the “appalling” problem of ocean waste
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Analysis and FeaturesCan supermarket packaging be stylish, safe and sustainable?
Packaging has always had two main functions. The first is pretty prosaic: to protect the product. The second is pretty fascinating: to make it so attractive that it flies off the shelf
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The Big InterviewSmurfit Kappa's Saverio Mayer on plastics and ecommerce
Smurfit Kappa’s Europe CEO sees the plastics problem and e-commerce boom as opportunities for growth
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NewsWalkers to slash plastic by 30% across its multipacks
The plan follows Walkers’ intention to launch the UK’s first nationwide recycling scheme for plastic crisp bags
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Comment and OpinionEco-initiatives in fmcg are great – but we can’t get ahead of ourselves
There are many moves being made to save the third rock from the sun – not least by the fmcg industry
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NewsUK debut for eco household brand Seventh Generation
The biodegradable cleaning and laundry liquids come in 100% recycled and recyclable packs