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Aldi Tests Digital Watermarks To Promote Recycling

German discounter Aldi its testing digital watermarks on own-brand product packaging as it seeks to improve the recyclability of packaging materials.

UN Plastic Treaty Talks Grapple With Re-Use, Recycle, Reduce Debate

A third round of United Nations negotiations to try to deliver the world's first treaty to control plastic pollution has drawn more than 500 proposals from...

Caprabo Reduces Plastic In The Packaging Of Tomatoes

Spanish retailer Caprabo has announced the introduction of 100% recyclable and compostable packaging in its supermarkets for tomatoes.

MOL Group Acquires Plastic Recycling Company ReMat

Fuel retailer MOL Group has acquired Hungary’s ReMat, a plastic recycling company with an annual processing capacity of 25,000 tonnes and almost 200...

Tesco UK Introduces Soft Plastic Collection Points At Large Stores

UK retailer Tesco has introduced collection points for soft plastic packaging at all its large-format stores. The initiative aims to facilitate plastic...

Mercadona Introduces Recycled Plastic Bottles For Fresh Juices

Mercadona has introduced new recyclable bottles made from 100% recycled plastic for freshly squeezed juices in Portugal. Currently, the bottles are used...

Tesco To Remove Plastic Trays From Fresh Whole Chicken Packaging

UK retailer Tesco has announced that it will remove plastic trays from the packaging of its private-label fresh, whole chicken range. Starting next year...

Tesco Moves Closer To Sustainability Goals In Central Europe

Tesco Slovakia has announced that it has removed 454 tonnes of difficult-to-recycle plastics from its product assortment across Central Europe in one-...