Packaging

New laws in Scotland demands businesses separate paper, plastic, card, metal and food, saving the economy millions of pounds per year

WRAP figures show enough wrapping paper is thrown away at Christmas to stretch to the moon and back

From reusable gift wrap to recyclable boxes, you can curb waste in the gift-giving season and beyond

WRAP study finds disposal and packaging production costs are undermining profit margins

Global icon to replace polluting foam with paper alternative in all 14,000 US outlets following shareholder resolution

The retail giant is targeting about 10 chemicals to replace with safer alternatives, and is also working toward sustainable beef supplies

New European Commission survey reveals 77 per cent of people claim they would pay a premium for an environmentally friendly product

Packaging giant to produce cartons in Brazil using 82 per cent low-density polyethylene developed by Braskem

Budweiser brewer intends to save water, energy, and packaging equivalent to a quarter of a billion cans of beer

Retailer unveils new 12 targets, including increasing use of LED lights and powering 40 stores with sustainable woodchips