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Coca-Cola is set to trial a prototype of its new plant-based plastic bottle.

Coca-Cola trials prototype plant-based bottle

October 25, 2021

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Coca-Cola is set to trial a prototype of its new plant-based plastic bottle. The company claims that its prototype container will be petroleum-free, except for its cap and label. The…

Tesco has launched a new ‘tray to tray' recycling initiative with sustainable packaging company Faerch.

Tesco launches PET recycling initiative with Faerch

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October 25, 2021

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Tesco has launched a new ‘tray to tray’ recycling initiative with sustainable packaging company Faerch. The scheme is set to see secondary plastic packaging trays used for transporting and showcasing…

The Co-op has announced shops on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day will be staffed entirely by staff who do not mind working during the holidays.

Southern Co-op opens 29 soft plastic recycling points

October 13, 2021

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The Southern Co-op has opened 29 new soft plastic recycling points across its network. The convenience store franchise will accept flexible plastics which cannot typically be recycled at home including…

Morrisons introduces reusable Halloween costumes

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October 6, 2021

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Morrisons has introduced reusable Halloween costumes in a bid to increase its sustainability. The Big 4 grocer has launched a new selection of kids’ costumes made from 100 per cent…

Morrisons backs plastic-free chewing gum, post-Dragon’s Den rejection

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October 5, 2021

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Morrisons has announced the release of its first plastic-free chewing gum, Nuud, after founder Keir Carnie failed to secure investment from BBC Two show Dragon’s Den. According to the Big…

Nestlé partners with Yes, Recycling to tackle flexible plastics

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October 1, 2021

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Nestlé has partnered with recycling firm Yes, Recycling in a bid to turn flexible plastics into building materials. Nestlé is the first investor in the innovative Scottish facility and has …

WRAP calls for on-pack recycling messages

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September 24, 2021

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WRAP is calling for on-pack messaging urging customers to recycle, as part of Recycling Week. The move follows a successful trial conducted by the organisation’s Recycle Now campaign in collaboration…

Britvic transitions on-the-go bottles to 100% rPET

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September 21, 2021

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Britvic has announced that it will be transitioning several of its on-the-go bottles to 100 per cent recycled plastic (rPET). The company is set to move its single serve 500ml…

Cadbury Dairy Milk to be rolled out in recycled packaging

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September 20, 2021

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Mondelez International is set to package its Cadbury Dairy Milk products in up to 30 per cent recycled plastic. The move will see the brand roll out the new packaging…

Efforts to reduce plastic grocery packaging harmed by Covid, industry experts claim

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September 20, 2021

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The pandemic has “knocked back” efforts to reduce plastic food packaging, retailers and recycling charities have said. Industry experts have said customers moved away from unpackaged produce because of the…

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Coca-Cola trials prototype plant-based bottle

Tesco launches PET recycling initiative with Faerch

Southern Co-op opens 29 soft plastic recycling points

Morrisons introduces reusable Halloween costumes

Morrisons backs plastic-free chewing gum, post-Dragon’s Den rejection

Nestlé partners with Yes, Recycling to tackle flexible plastics

WRAP calls for on-pack recycling messages

Britvic transitions on-the-go bottles to 100% rPET

Cadbury Dairy Milk to be rolled out in recycled packaging

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