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Tesco Introduces Paper Packaging For Own-Brand Pocket Tissues

UK retailer Tesco has announced that it has introduced recyclable paper packaging for its own-brand pocket tissues.

Mark Maczelka On SPAR Hungary's Sustainability Commitments

In the most recent edition of ESM, we caught up with sustainability leaders across European retail, as part of our 'Sustainability 2024' report, including...

Reusable Packaging Could Cut Emissions From Plastics By Up To 69%: Study

The widespread adoption of returning and reusing plastic packaging could help to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 69%, a study by the Ellen MacArthur...

Usage Of Plastic Carrier Bags Decreasing, Says Eurostat

The year 2021 was the first in which the usage of lightweight plastic carrier bags decreased in the European Union, statistics body Eurostat has said.

More Ambitious Measures Required To Tackle Plastic Waste, Says Ellen MacArthur Foundation

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has said that around 20 trillion flexible packaging items, such as wrappers, pouches and sachets, will end up in the ocean b...

UK's Bunzl Warns On Revenue As Price Inflation Eases, Demand Wanes

Britain's Bunzl, which sells everyday items from food packaging to latex gloves, has warned it expected a drop in full-year revenue as price inflation ease...

Mondelēz International, Amcor Invest In Australian Firm Licella

Mondelēz International has teamed up with packaging firm Amcor to invest in Australian recycling technology provider, Licella.

China, Japan Leading The Way In Innovative Plastic Technologies, Study Finds

China and Japan are leading the way in terms of developing innovative plastic technologies, a new study by GovGrant has found, with this sector tripling in...