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Sprite Switches To Clear PET Bottles In Southeast Asia

The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Sprite will switch to clear PET bottles in Southeast Asia. The shift from the iconic green bottle will boost co...

FrieslandCampina Introduces Recyclable Packaging For Cheese

Dutch dairy giant FrieslandCampina has announced that it has introduced fully-recyclable resealable packaging for cheese in Europe. The new packaging, w...

Scotland Plans To Impose Charges On Single-Use Drink Cups

The Scottish Government is planning to introduce a charge on single-use drink cups, according to environment secretary, Roseanna Cunningham. Cunningham...

Dove To Launch Bottles Made Of 100% Recycled Plastic By Year End

Unilever has announced plans to introduce bottles made of 100% recycled plastic for Dove beauty products range by the end of 2019. The new bottles will...

Unilever Pledges To Halve Use Of Virgin Plastics By 2025

Unilever has announced that it is to reduce the use of virgin plastic in packaging by 50% by 2025. The consumer goods giant expects to deliver a virgin...

Smurfit Kappa Opens New Recycling Plant In Italy

Packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has announced that it has opened a new recycling plant in the Tuscany region of Italy. The new facility, Smurfit Kappa Mar...