Sustainability

From today (28 October), customers at the supermarket will be able to purchase Ocado’s Reuse Non-Bio Liquid Detergent (2.7L) and Reuse Clear Skies Fabric Conditioner (2.7l).

The Reuse range is part of the Refill Coalition’s work to develop reusable packaging solutions, in an effort to reduce the use of single-use packaging from customers’ weekly shops.

The addition of laundry essentials follows the launch of pasta and rice in reusable packaging in August, which the grocer said has been “extremely successful with customers”.  

Element Beauty Group partnered with Oco, part of Canadian firm Carbon Upcycling Technologies, to develop the beauty packaging material from captured CO2 and post-consumer recycled material (PCR). Recently launched at Sephora with Californian makeup brand Caliray, the packaging boasted improved strength, durability and recycling potential whilst contributing to a reduction in greenhouse gases because of the captured carbon contained within it.

Metsä Group Launches Pre-Commercial Sales of Wood-Based Muoto Packaging

Metsä Group's innovation company, Metsä Spring, has officially entered the pre-commercial phase for its revolutionary wood-based packaging solution, Muoto. Designed to meet the needs of various industries, Muoto packaging can be used in applications ranging from food takeaway containers to industrial packing. However, during this initial phase, product availability will be limited by volume and type.

Origins, an Estee Lauder Companies brand, introduced new sustainable packaging—and the new bottles and jars reduce plastic use by 35%. 

Origins' new Youthtopia Collection, a plant-powered skincare line, is the first launch in the newly developed packaging. 30% of the materials in the new packaging portfolio are post-consumer recycled. 

Keep Scotland Beautiful’s research shows consumers often chose to dispose of their waste in the first bin found, rather than recycle it or litter it.

Working with Strathclyde University, the ‘No lectures: sort it and recycle it’ campaign is designed to test different messages (both emotional and educational), as well as incentives, to understand what lever drives the greatest behaviour change among students and, ultimately, the highest increase in recycling rates.

Lush Takes Bold Step to Combat Ocean Plastic Pollution with Prevented Ocean Plastic™ Initiative

LUSH, the beloved British cosmetics retailer, continues to push the envelope in sustainable packaging, furthering its mission to “Leave the world lusher than we found it.” In an exciting global expansion, the company is introducing Prevented Ocean Plastic™ to its product line—marking a significant leap forward in its efforts to reduce ocean plastic pollution.

This project has seen the creation of mono-material films that initially feature 30% PCR. The PCR content was supplied by Ecoplast, a member of the Borealis Group. Borealis is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefin solutions. The polymers were in turn extruded by Korozo into mono-material constructions for Henkel’s laundry detergents, such as Persil. Printing and converting of the packaging were carried out by Korozo on its high-end presses and pouchmaking lines. Products sold in these packs are already on shelves in Central Eastern Europe.

The high-end firm has teamed up with foil maker Amcor Capsules on the plastic-free hood for its premium champagne products. Made of aluminium and paper, the move comes as Moët & Chandon moves to more sustainable packaging.

The foil, created using paper made in Europe, has a carbon impact 31% lower than standard complex foils, says the champagne maker.

It contains around 60% aluminium, which – as well as being recyclable – retains the brand’s aesthetic properties.