Recycling

TOMRA Hits Milestone For Reverse Vending Machines

TOMRA has hit a milestone for installations of its R1 reverse vending machines, with 500 machines now installed around the world in retail outlets and rede...

Sainsbury’s Rolls Out Cardboard Punnets For Own-Brand Mushrooms

Sainsbury’s is switching to cardboard punnets for its own-brand mushroom SKUs, in a move that it says will eliminate the use of over 775 tonnes of pl...

EU Countries Back Law To Curb Packaging Waste

European Union countries backed a new EU law to cut packaging waste, but agreed to seek exemptions for certain sectors.

Aldi Tests Digital Watermarks To Promote Recycling

German discounter Aldi its testing digital watermarks on own-brand product packaging as it seeks to improve the recyclability of packaging materials.

UK Cardboard Maker DS Smith CEO Roberts To Retire After 13 Years

Miles Roberts, the chief executive of DS Smith, plans to retire after 13 years, the British cardboard maker said, as the company reported a sharp drop in h...

2023: A Year Of Sustainability For Rabtrolley

In recent years, there has been a growing effort within the retail industry to adopt more eco-friendly practices.

Bottled Drink Firms' Green Claims 'Mislead', European Consumer Groups Say

Bottled water producers such as Coca-Cola, Danone and Nestlé are making misleading claims about the green credentials of their plastic packaging, 13...