Ball trials new aluminium cup in move to reduce plastic waste August 28, 2019 Ball Corporation is piloting a new aluminium cup in the US as it responds to demands for more sustainable beverage packaging options. Read more
Raw Halo moves to plastic-free packaging, debuts new flavours August 20, 2019 UK-based vegan chocolate brand Raw Halo has launched a new look and recyclable, plastic-free packaging, alongside the introduction of additional flavo... Read more
Unilever debuts Magnum tubs created from recycled plastic August 07, 2019 Unilever has launched Magnum ice cream tubs made from recycled polypropylene plastic that are set to be rolled out globally in 2020. Read more
UK launches fund to help create plastic packaging from plants July 23, 2019 The UK government has announced plans to invest £60m to help fight the battle against single-use plastics and develop new forms of packaging. Read more
EFBW calls for improvements in plastic collection infrastructure July 01, 2019 The EFBW has called on European authorities to enhance the performance of collection and sorting systems for beverage containers. Read more
Unilever launches wrapper-less Solero multipack to cut plastic June 14, 2019 Unilever will launch a wrapper-less multipack for its Solero organic peach product in the UK, featuring 35% less plastic compared to the original ice... Read more
Plastic waste initiative launched by food and beverage giants June 13, 2019 A global effort to reduce plastic waste has been created, called The 3R Initiative, with founding members including Tetra Pak, Nestlé, and Danone. Read more
Canada to ban ‘harmful’ single-use plastic products by 2021 June 11, 2019 The Canadian government will ban a range of single-use plastics as early as 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced. Read more
Waitrose begins packaging-free trial in move to cut plastic waste June 05, 2019 British supermarket Waitrose has started a packaging-free trial with products such as pasta, rice and cereals sold through dispensers. Read more
UK government to ban plastic straws and stirrers from April 2020 May 23, 2019 The UK government will ban the sale and use of plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds with plastic stems in England from April 2020. Read more
