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Morrisons Rolls Out ‘Carbon Neutral’ Cartons For Own-Brand Fresh Milk

UK retailer Morrisons has switched to ‘carbon neutral’ carton packaging for nine of its own-brand fresh milk SKUs.

Morrisons Introduces Paper Packaging For Kitchen, Toilet Rolls

UK retailer Morrisons has launched paper packaging for its own-brand toilet and kitchen rolls in its effort to cut plastic use and increase the use of recy...

Confusion Risks Undermining UK Government's Deposit Return Scheme: Study

Confusion among consumers risks undermining the UK government's much-heralded Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), a new study by Tetra Pak has found.

UK’s Co-op Removes Plastic Packaging From Christmas Gifting Range

Britain's Co-op has removed plastic packaging from its entire Christmas gifting range, including its wrapping paper range, crackers, cards, among others.

Tesco Launches ‘Tray To Tray’ Recycling With Faerch

UK retailer Tesco has teamed up with packaging firm Faerch for a closed-loop recycling solution to ensure that secondary packaging is recycled into primary...

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...

Ocado Rolls Out 100% Recyclable Cardboard Packaging For Apples

Online grocer Ocado has introduced fully recyclable cardboard box packaging for three of its best-selling own-brand apple varieties. The initiative will...

UK Court Dismisses Oatly’s Trademark Infringement Claim Against Glebe Farm

A UK court has dismissed Swedish oat drink giant Oatly’s claims of trademark infringement and passing off against British oat milk producer Glebe Far...