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Berry Global to close food packaging factory in UK to streamline operations
UK – US-based plastic packaging manufacturer Berry Global has proposed the closure of its Berry Superfos Thermoforming factory in Corby, UK to streamline operations. As…
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Mondi’s net-zero by 2050 targets approved by SBTi
UK – Packaging and paper solutions provider Mondi says the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has assessed and approved its science-based net-zero targets. The targets…
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Aldi joins pioneering scheme Podback to advance coffee pods recycling
UK – Multinational discount supermarket chain, Aldi is set to become the first supermarket member of the Podback recycling scheme, helping customers to recycle their…
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Scotland’s deposit return scheme, Circularity Scotland to reduce producer fees for DRS
SCOTLAND – Circularity Scotland, the administrator of Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), has reduced producer fees for every material included in the scheme. The producer…
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Climate action NGO WRAP names Harriet Lamb as its new CEO
UK – Climate action NGO WRAP has appointed Harriett Lamb as its new CEO, replacing Dr. Marcus Gover, who will step down at the end…
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Encirc partners Diageo to build hydrogen-powered furnace to produce net zero glass bottles
UK – Encirc, a leading glass manufacturer and co-packer has partnered with the global leader in premium alcoholic drinks, Diageo to create the world’s first…
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Coveris invests US$1.86M in linerless label manufacturing capabilities
UK – Sustainable packaging company, Coveris has invested more than US$1.86 million (£1.5m) in its linerless label manufacturing capabilities. Coveris Spalding, the group’s linerless labels…
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Sainsbury’s ditches single-use lids from own-brand dip pots range to combat plastic waste
UK – Leading UK supermarket, Sainsbury’s has announced plans to remove single-use plastic lids across its own-brand dip pot ranges in 2023, in a bid…
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ePac Flexible Packaging expands operations in UK with second sales and manufacturing facility
UK – Global flexible packaging supplier, ePac Flexible Packaging has announced plans to open a second sales and manufacturing location in Sheffield, UK, further expanding…
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Asda to make refill products cheaper than packaged alternatives
UK – British supermarket chain Asda has announced a ‘refill price promise’ which guarantees that each of its refill products will be cheaper than standard…