plastic packaging

New ban on single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery, balloon sticks, and some types of polystyrene cups and food containers to come into effect from October 

The EU has unveiled sweeping new plans that could crack down on everything from mini shampoo bottles and disposable coffee cups to excess packaging and virgin plastics

Food delivery giant builds on partnership with CLUBZERØ to offer business customers reusable packaging

Supermarket reveals switch to double length toilet rolls to slash plastic and cardboard waste

New Plastics Economy progress report from Ellen MacArthur Foundation warns increasing use of recycled plastic is being undermined by lack of investment in supporting infrastructure

New aluminium packaging means pods are now fully recyclable and will help to save over 10 million pieces of plastic each year

Paper made of daisies, straw, grass, and cocoa shells are being trialled by DS Smith, as the company looks to curb the environmental impact of packaging

Magical Mushroom Company says it will use investment to open new plant in Nottingham

Renewable and recyclable bottles will be made by Pulpex using 100 per cent wood pulp

Terracycle has launched its first in-store packaging re-use trial in the US, as it looks to step up efforts to curb plastic waste