Recycling

UN Talks Struggle For Breakthrough On Plastics Treaty

The chairman of talks aiming for an international treaty to rein in pollution from plastics issued a document outlining measures that could furnish the bas...

South Korea's Mountain Of Plastic Waste Shows Limits Of Recycling

South Korea has won international praise for its recycling efforts, but experts say the country's approach highlights its limits.

Tesco Switches To Paper Packaging For Its Finest Dried Pasta Range

UK retailer Tesco has introduced paper packaging for its own-brand dried pasta SKUs under the Finest range.

Lidl España Introduces Seafood Packaging Made With 80% Recycled Plastic

Lidl España has introduced fish trays made from 80% recycled plastic, as it seeks to utilise 100% recyclable packaging by next year.

SPAR Croatia Opens €110m Logistics Centre

SPAR Croatia has unveiled its state-of-the-art logistics centre in Donja Zdenčina, in the municipality of Klinča Sela in Zagreb County, an investment of ov...

Nestlé’s Quality Street Gets Paper Tub Look

First it was a tin, then plastic, and now Quality Street, the Christmas brand, is launching a paper tub.

Glass Not Included In UK Deposit Return Scheme Plan

The UK's Labour environment minister Mary Creagh, has sparked a backlash from environmental groups after confirming glass would not be included in the Depo...

Lidl Is First Retailer In Ireland To Hit 100 Million DRS Returns

Lidl Ireland has become the first retailer to hit 100 million Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) returns, with the retailer processing almost a fifth of Ireland&r...