Aldi to remove plastic bags by end of 2023
Aldi has announced that it will be eliminating all plastic shopping bags from its US stores by the end of 2023, making it the first major US retailer to take […]
jeu 12/05/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
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Tosca opens an automated washing centre in Dublin, doubling wash capacity per hour
April 2022 – Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions and pooling, has launched an automated, cutting-edge washing centre in Dublin. Automation is the way of the future and […]
ven 22/04/2022 by Tosca
Calls for UK government to review recycling infrastructure amid soaring inflation
The UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has called on the government to review regulations and improve the country’s recycling infrastructure to help reduce costs for the consumer amid soaring […]
jeu 21/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Tesco to turn fruit and veg packaging into bin liners
A new recycling partnership between Tesco and packaging manufacturer Berry Global is to transform soft plastic from fruit and vegetable packaging into bin liners. Tesco has expanded its number of […]
mer 09/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Adieu to plastic in fruit and vegetable packaging
On January 1, the rule that prohibits the use of plastic in packaging of fruits and vegetables weighing less than 1.5 kg came into force in France, although some exceptions […]
lun 10/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Freshfel Europe calls for more time to adjust to France’s new plastic packaging requirements
Freshfel Europe has warned the European Commission of the implications for the fresh fruit and vegetables sector of the new French plastic legislation, which will come into force on 1st […]
mar 28/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
European Bioplastics Conference confirms bioplastics make significant contributions to the European Union’s ambitious climate goals
At the 16th annual European Bioplastics Conference, industry experts discussed the role of bioplastics within the European Green Deal.
ven 10/12/2021 by European Bioplastics
Driscoll’s launches Agricultural Plastics Innovation Challenge
Berry specialist Driscoll’s has joined forces with Think Beyond Plastic to launch the inaugural Agricultural Plastics Innovation Challenge. The initiative aims to stimulate new recycling processes and develop alternatives to […]
lun 11/10/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Spain to ban the sale of fruits and vegetables in plastic containers from 2023
The Spanish government has announced a ban on sales of fruit and vegetables in plastic containers in retail firms from 2023. The step is among others aimed at cutting the […]
mar 28/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
EU’s new single-use plastics directive enters force
The EU’s revised regulatory rules on food packaging came into force on July 3rd, with the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUP) (Directive EU 2019/904). The ruling is part of the […]
jeu 15/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Promising research on bioplastic from fruit waste
Chilean researchers are working to create packaging containers for fruits for export to Europe and Asia using apple, pear, grape, peach and tomato waste
mer 14/04/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Asda trials removal of plastic fruit and veg bags
UK retailer Asda has announced is to dispense with plastic bags for loose fruit and veg bags at nine of its UK stores. The trial began on 7th September and […]
jeu 17/09/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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