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Over the next few weeks, almost 90 million Easter eggs will be sold in the UK, most of which are likely to be wrapped in recyclable aluminium foil. To maximise kerbside capture rates, Alupro’s campaign aims to influence best practice recycling behaviours and drive positive change.

Local authority representatives are encouraged to download a range of free, ready-to-use resources through the Alupro Resource Library. The resources, which include static and animated social media graphics , are specifically designed to promote foil recycling.

When the Pact launched in 2018, eight plastic items were prioritised for elimination. This initial list helped members get ahead of regulatory bans and led to the removal of billions of problematic plastic items from sale or distribution.

UK Plastics Pact members represent two-thirds of all consumer plastic packaging used in the UK.

The eight new problem plastics set for elimination should support Simpler Recycling reforms in England by phasing out materials that cannot be recycled or disrupt recycling processes.

These items should be removed by the end of 2025:

The Octopus Prestige stretch wrapper uses a top-down design, so all maintenance areas of the machine can be lowered down to floor level. It has a Double-S film carriage system that allows for stable loads while reducing film consumption, an integrated top sheet dispenser with floor level access for film roll change, as well as Signode’s RollCycler film roll changing system that can store up to eight film rolls.

The Government of India has increased usage charges for gunny bags by nearly 40%, bringing financial relief to State Governments and Union Territories across the country, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Prahlad Joshi announced in a statement.

The decision is aimed at ensuring smooth procurement operations, thereby supporting sustainable packaging practices while also strengthening Centre–State cooperation in foodgrain procurement and distribution.

With Fiamma, Ferragamo is infusing “conscious, timeless beauty” into this launch, offering the luxury of 100% Italian manufacturing with a refillable bottle designed to last. For this launch, Bormioli Luigi created a complex glass shape, whose total asymmetry presents a real challenge.

Bormioli Luigi enhances this complex shape with a sophisticated decoration: masked metallization and double screen-printing in two tones.

Ferragamo trusted Bormioli Luigi with the realization of a refillable bottle in a unique 100ml format, whose luxury lies in its subtle asymmetry.

The brief was to reposition Dare as a premium, indulgent snack range that celebrates flavour, pleasure and the joy of discovery.

The key objectives of the rebrand were to inject emotion into the brand and communicate both the quality and the unique sensory experience of the products.

The Dare logo is designed for on-shelf stand-out, while the rich colour palette paired with touches of gold adds a sense of indulgence and appetite appeal.

A year after PA Consulting, PulPac, and Diageo trialled a fibre-based bottle for Baileys Original Irish Cream, the innovation continues to demonstrate strong potential for recyclability, CO₂ reduction, and scalability.

Procter & Gamble (P&G) created the "P&G Purifier of Water" powder packet, which purifies water for drinking. The technology, originally intended for laundry, allows users to treat 10 liters of water using a bucket, stick, and cloth. P&G distributes these packets through its Children's Safe Drinking Water (CSDW) Program, partnering with non-profits in over 90 countries to provide clean water to communities in need and in emergency situations. As of early 2023, the program had provided over 20 billion liters of clean water, with a goal of 25 billion by 2025.