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‘Online passports have saved almost 2,000 trees’

‘Online passports have saved almost 2,000 trees’

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‘Online passports have saved almost 2,000 trees’

This is from switching to paperless applications, data claims

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East Suffolk Council asks residents to cut down Christmas waste

East Suffolk Council asks residents to cut down Christmas waste

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East Suffolk Council asks residents to cut down Christmas waste

It has ensured recycling collections are continued throughout the festive period and made clear what can be recycled to stop Christmas leading to heavy plastic and paper waste

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Resolute Forest Products targets 30% reduction in emissions by 2025

Resolute Forest Products targets 30% reduction in emissions by 2025

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Resolute Forest Products targets 30% reduction in emissions by 2025

The pulp, paper, tissue and wood products manufacturer has also made a commitment to continue to report climate data and management practices to CDP’s climate change programme, including Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions

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Packaging business DS Smith targets 30% carbon reduction by 2030

Packaging business DS Smith targets 30% carbon reduction by 2030

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Packaging business DS Smith targets 30% carbon reduction by 2030

It is partnering with World Kinect Energy Services to manage its energy consumption for its recycling, paper and packaging sites across 26 countries in Europe

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Probably the world’s first paper beer bottle?

Probably the world’s first paper beer bottle?

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Probably the world’s first paper beer bottle?

Carlsberg has revealed two prototypes for innovative paper beer bottles to help reduce the amount of waste it generates

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Notepads made from old coffee cups tackle the tearable problem of waste

Notepads made from old coffee cups tackle the tearable problem of waste

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Notepads made from old coffee cups tackle the tearable problem of waste

James Cropper has created the range for Seawhite of Brighton, which produces items such as notebooks and sketchpads

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Aldi kicks plastic waste in the rump with cardboard steak packets

Aldi kicks plastic waste in the rump with cardboard steak packets

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Aldi kicks plastic waste in the rump with cardboard steak packets

The supermarket is trialling more environmentally-friendly meat packaging in a move it claims could cut more than 240 tonnes of plastic each year

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McDonald’s admits ‘sustainable’ paper straws can’t currently be recycled

McDonald’s admits ‘sustainable’ paper straws can’t currently be recycled

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McDonald’s admits ‘sustainable’ paper straws can’t currently be recycled

The fast food giant said this is despite previous plastic versions, which were phased out, being recyclable

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Nestlé says YES! to recyclable paper wrappers

Nestlé says YES! to recyclable paper wrappers

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Nestlé says YES! to recyclable paper wrappers

It is part of the global food giant’s commitment to ensure all its packaging is recyclable or reusable by 2025

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Boots gives plastic bags the boot with new paper replacement

Boots gives plastic bags the boot with new paper replacement

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Boots gives plastic bags the boot with new paper replacement

The health and beauty chain says the new paper bags will initially be available in 53 of its 2,485 stores

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Morrisons unveils new plans to get sustainable shopping in the bag

Morrisons unveils new plans to get sustainable shopping in the bag

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Morrisons unveils new plans to get sustainable shopping in the bag

The supermarket is trialling a rollout of paper bags at its check-outs and raising the price of plastic bags

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Viridor invests £3.7m at materials recycling facility

Viridor invests £3.7m at materials recycling facility

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Viridor invests £3.7m at materials recycling facility

The money has been used for “enhanced paper purity” and fire protection systems

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