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Could Label-Free PET Packaging Usher In A Recycling Revolution?

Amidst an increasing backlash against flexible plastics, due the challenges involved in recycling these materials, some manufacturers are looking to labell...

Lidl GB To Incorporate 'Prevented Ocean Plastic' Into Its Water Bottles

Lidl GB has announced it will become the first UK supermarket to incorporate Prevented Ocean Plastic into its water bottles.

Deutsche Umwelthilfe Takes Legal Action Against Companies For Alleged Deceptive Environmental Claims

Environmental and consumer protection association, Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) has filed four new lawsuits for alleged consumer deception against companies...

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Makes Progress On Reducing Virgin Plastic

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced an investment in recycling start-up CuRe Technology, which uses a process called ‘polyester rejuv...

Arla Develops New Method For Recycling Plastic Waste

Dairy firm Arla has teamed up with German packaging firm Südpack on a new method to recycling plastic waste, re-using packaging that otherwise would h...

DS Smith Invests €145m In Paper Mill In Portugal

Packaging firm DS Smith has announced plans to invest €145 million on an upgrade programme at its kraft paper mill in Viana, Portugal.

Colgate Plans New, Cheaper, Recyclable Toothpaste Tube

Colgate-Palmolive plans to launch a modified cheaper version of its recyclable toothpaste tube this year that uses less plastic and is easier to ship, the...

SPAR Hungary Expands Sustainability Initiatives

SPAR Hungary is consolidating its sustainability initiatives with the introduction of several initiatives, including digital solutions to cut down pap...