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This adjustment has already been implemented on some packaging in recent times, and the companies say that it appears to be workable for the consumer. That is why this step is now being implemented on all multipacks.

Most consumers will have consciously or unconsciously held the handles - also called carrying loops or handylifts. They are on the multipacks in which, for example, four or six large bottles of soft drinks or water are sold in supermarkets.

The brand said the pilot reward scheme, part of its longer-term commitment to become a 100% circular brand by 2025, will also explore how a digital Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) can be successful in engaging consumers and encouraging recycling.Deposit Return Schemes are due to be introduced across the UK, starting with Scotland in 2023.As the tournament begins on 27 June, visitors will be invited to take part in the digital scheme, running in partnership with digital green-tech company Reward4Waste, and incentivised to recycle their drink containers on-site and in specific points around Wimbl

The brand said the pilot reward scheme, part of its longer-term commitment to become a 100% circular brand by 2025, will also explore how a digital Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) can be successful in engaging consumers and encouraging recycling.

Deposit Return Schemes are due to be introduced across the UK, starting with Scotland in 2023.

Cascades is improving its line of northbox® isothermal packaging solutions by adding innovative technology: northbox® XTEND™. The composition of this meal box creates a moisture barrier that helps keep the insulation rigid. The packaging keeps food fresh during long transit times and in regions with higher temperatures, and requires less ice. Designed with the circular economy in mind, this packaging solution is made of recycled cardboard and was determined to be recyclable by an external laboratory and prequalified by How2Recycle.

The joint effort between Dow, Liby and Fujian Kaida enabled Liby to produce its fully recyclable laundry packaging for the laundry pods. Dow’s INNATE™ TF-BOPE was selected due to its all-polyethylene (PE) structure that allows the end-product to be recycled in existing recycle streams, strong material properties offering high toughness in order to reduce leakage during e-commerce transportation, as well as excellent optics for stand-up shelf appeal and touch and feel.

“Through our packaging expertise and commitment to sustainability, the team has overcome a challenge for the industry; developing a high performance shrink bag that’s PVDC-free and recyclable, while maintaining food safety. This is a great step-forward for consumers and an example of how the removal of problematic materials from packaging – something the industry is increasingly focussed on delivering – can provide us with safe, secure and recyclable packaging,” said Rosalia Rosalinova, Marketing Manager for Meat and Fresh Produce at Amcor.

For the first time Recycling Dual guarantees to close the full loop for paper-based packaging for its customers. The service provides them with a holistic solution to ensure packaging from their products is recycled through a nationwide collection system.

From 2021, Recycling Dual will be the only company in the market with the ability to track the life cycle of paper, cardboard and carton packaging from production through to being recycled.