7 February 20241 February 2024 TIPA to show pioneering compostable solutions at Packaging Innovations Global packaging developer, TIPA, is set to preview its pioneering range of compostable packaging solutions in Birmingham, UK, this February
24 June 202220 June 2022 Heinz and Tesco partner with Plastic Energy, SABIC, and Berry Global to launch sustainable packaging innovation made with post-consumer recycled soft plastics The 39% recycled plastic they contain was validated using the “mass balance approach” endorsed by ISCC, which makes it possible to track the amount and sustainability characteristics of materials
2 November 20209 September 2021 NNFCC joins 43 other signatories in open letter to UK government Signatories are calling for the immediate banning of plastics containing additives to degradation
13 October 20209 September 2021 Tesco introduces the first recycled food grade soft plastic packaging from materials returned by customers Recent trial demonstrates for the first time that soft plastic can be continuously recycled into safe food-grade packaging
17 September 202016 September 2020 HEINEKEN UK eliminates plastic from millions of cans as it rolls out innovative sustainable packaging across thousands of UK retailers, despite COVID-19 challenges New innovative cardboard topper replacing plastic rings on Heineken®, Foster’s and Kronenbourg 1664 launches in UK retailers this summer, eliminating plastic from supermarket shelves
16 March 20208 December 2020 BBIA responds to Tesco’s packaging strategy According to a recent study published by University College London, 84% of consumers prefer to purchase products in compostable packaging
5 June 20181 June 2018 Ananasleder und Auberginen-Aal Schuhe von Hugo Boss, die Hot Dogs bei Ikea, Steaks von Tesco – alles wird tierfrei. Ein Überblick über aktuelle Entwicklungen des veganen Lifestyles
14 February 201812 February 2018 Could plant-based plastics help tackle waste pollution? It does not seem feasible to get rid of plastics completely, but instead replace some of the petroleum-based plastic for biopolymers derived from plant-based sources
12 August 201510 August 2015 Reusable, biodegradable and recyclable Majority of Brits believe all plastic bags should be biodegradable
18 March 2012 Coca Cola reveal that running fleet on biogas could reduce costs as well as emissions Biogas fuelled vehicle reduce well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 50.3 per cent
16 August 2011 Supermarket giants Tesco drop oxo biodegradable bags UK supermarket chain moves to more environmentally-friendly alternatives
22 July 2008 First straw-powered Combined Heat and Power plant in Great Britain Britain’s favourite supermarket wants to run on straw power