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Bamboo toothbrush is the environment friendly alternative to plastic

In a bid to aid sustainability, Colgate have released a fully biodegradable bamboo toothbrush to move away from harmful plastic.…
Government push to cut single-use plastic packaging is a necessary first step for UK – but long overdue

One of the last acts of UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s premiership was the announcement of a £60m investment to…
UK supermarkets called out on using excess oversized packaging

This week the UK’s major supermarkets were called out for using ‘excessive’ oversized plastic to package some of their foods.…
Solero goes wrapper-less: sustainable approaches in a plastic-dominated packaging format

Consumers are increasingly embracing sustainable and environmental approaches to product packaging, an expectation of responsibility and waste management that is…
Survey: Consumers prefer plastic-free packaging to unpackaged products

Consumer attitudes have been shifting towards more ethical consumption across the years, with a global uptick in how influential ethical,…

Consumers sway towards non-plastic packaging on a global scale

Global consumers’ purchasing choices are influenced by the reduced plastic content of a product’s packaging, according to GlobalData’s consumer survey research…
Packaging made from crustaceans is expensive but worth it

While there can be few companies that don’t recognise the importance of the issue of packaging waste, their choices are…
It may not be possible to reduce use of plastic without increasing food waste

There is no getting away from the fact that consumers in the UK believe that plastic packaging is a major…
Survey: One in three consumers would buy more products packaged without plastic

Globally, over a third (35%) of consumers are more interested in products which are packaged without any plastic at all,…
Hermes plastic-free packaging will elevate quality credentials of cosmetics range

Having already enjoyed success in the fragrance category, luxury fashion manufacturer Hèrmes has announced plans to delve into the world…