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S Group Replaces Packaging Of Ready-To-Eat Herkku Products

Finland's S Group has replaced the packaging of ready meal boxes sold under the Herkku range as it seeks to improve the recyclability and use of recycled r...

Lidl GB To Remove Green Milk Caps After Successful Trial

Lidl GB has announced plans to permanently replace green-coloured caps from semi-skimmed and organic fresh milk with clear caps.

Aldi UK To Launch Porridge Pots In Cardboard Packaging

Aldi UK plans to introduce own-brand porridge pots in fully recyclable cardboard packaging as it aims to further reduce plastic waste.

Migros Eliminates Disposable Plastic Cutlery From Stores

Single-use plastic cutlery will disappear from all branches of Swiss supermarket chain Migros by the end of the year, the retailer has said.

Tackling Plastic Waste With The Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Progress is being made in terms of addressing plastic waste, but the business sector still has a long way to go. ESM spoke to Sander Defruyt, lead of the N...

Sainsbury's Launches Handwash Pouches To Cut Plastic Use

UK retailer Sainsbury's has launched own-brand, one-litre handwash pouches in a bid to help consumers cut down on household plastic waste.

CCEP Introduces Lighter Bottles For Carbonated Soft Drinks

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) are introducing new lighter weight bottles across all of its European markets.

Petition To Ban Single-Use Plastic Garners 117,000 Signatures In UK

A petition by City to Sea, 38 Degrees, and Greenpeace that calls for the most polluting single-use plastic items to be banned in the UK has received more t...