Coca-Cola creates sample bottles from recycled marine plastics October 04, 2019 The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled its first sample bottles made using recovered and recycled marine plastics. Read more
Plastic teabags release billions of tiny particles into tea – research October 01, 2019 Plastic teabags can release billions of microplastic particles into a cup of tea, according to researchers at McGill University in Canada. Read more
Valio commences use of recycled plastic in food packaging October 01, 2019 Finnish dairy manufacturer Valio has announced that it has started to use recycled plastic in its food packaging, as part of its sustainability agenda... Read more
AB InBev to remove plastic rings from its UK beer brands September 26, 2019 AB InBev's Budweiser Brewing Group UK & Ireland subsidiary will remove all plastic rings from can packaging across its UK-produced beer range by the e... Read more
Arla to cut CO2 emissions with recycled plastic milk crates September 24, 2019 Arla has announced plans to introduce milk crates made from 100% recycled plastic in Denmark next year, as part of its movement towards becoming compl... Read more
Clariant launches colourful biodegradable plastics September 24, 2019 Swiss speciality chemicals company Clariant has launched a range of 25 organic pigments for biodegradable and compostable polymers to increase consume... Read more
Metsä Board launches plastic free eco-barrier paperboard September 20, 2019 Finnish manufacturer Metsä Board has released a new eco-barrier paperboard suitable for food and food service packaging, to meet the needs of consumer... Read more
PepsiCo aims to reduce use of virgin plastic by 35% by 2025 September 16, 2019 PepsiCo has announced it will aim to reduce 35% of virgin plastic content across its beverage portfolio by 2025. Read more
WHO demands more research into microplastics and reduction in plastic pollution September 03, 2019 On 22 August The World Health Organization (WHO) requested further research into microplastics and their potential effects on human health, while also... Read more
Ilapak develops plastic-free fresh fruit and veg packs August 28, 2019 Worldwide manufacturer of packaging machines, Ilapak, has developed new plastic-free packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables. Read more
