Packaging

It is time for businesses and government to be honest with consumers about the environmental impact of packaging, writes Viridor’s Tim Rotheray

E-commerce giant announces that it has stopped packing products in single-use plastic delivery bags in its own distribution network in the UK

Terracycle has launched its first in-store packaging re-use trial in the US, as it looks to step up efforts to curb plastic waste

P&G and GSK are among companies to commit to reducing their plastics impact and CO2 emissions as part of a new charter on sustainable self-care

The 100 per cent recyclable packaging is On-Pack Recycling Label certified, according to brand's parent company

Products from household brands such as CIF, Kellogg's, and Yorkshire Tea will be available to buy unpackaged from the new store

Commit is among flurry of fresh waste-busting initiatives from the retailer, which also owns Currys PC World

Global packaging producer working with biotech companies to explore the use of seaweed fibre as alternative to wood and paper in packaging

The idea of only using sustainable packaging – eliminating waste, low carbon footprint, recyclable or compostable - seems easy enough, yet the reality for many businesses is more complex and dependent on the industry they work in