Phil Nicholls

Sappi Europe is strengthening its position as a leader in sustainable packaging with the launch of Guard Pro OHS and Guard Pro OMH. These two recyclables, mono-material papers, deliver high-barrier protection without compromising production efficiency. Designed to help brand owners meet tightening EU packaging regulations such as the PPWR, the new solutions offer a paper-based …

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Parliament has given its final green light to new measures to prevent and reduce waste from food and textiles across the EU. The updated legislation will introduce binding food waste reduction targets, to be met at national level by 31 December 2030: 10% from food processing and manufacturing and 30% per capita from retail, restaurants, …

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Amey, one of the UK’s leading infrastructure and public services providers, has launched its first Nature Positive Strategy, a landmark commitment to place biodiversity and ecological resilience at the core of its operations. The strategy sets out how Amey will design, deliver and maintain infrastructure that actively supports nature, helping clients meet their sustainability goals …

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Biotech pioneer NoPalm Ingredients® and contract research company NIZO Food Research jointly announced the establishment of NoPalm Ingredients’ first Demonstration Factory at the Food Innovation Campus at NIZO in Ede. Here, NoPalm Ingredients® will for the first time run its process for sustainable palm oil alternatives entirely at one location. This contract marks the transition …

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NatPower UK has secured an agreement with Sembcorp Utilities (UK) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Energy UK, for a 32-acre site at Wilton International in Redcar to deliver a 1GW / 8GWh lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), one of the UK’s highest-capacity and longest-duration projects and the first to combine utility-scale grid storage …

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As the retail sector responds to growing pressure to cut waste and embrace more sustainable practices, Tosca is helping brands and retailers make a meaningful shift. Its Crystal Clear reusable, ready-to-deploy displays offer a smarter, scalable alternative to single-use packaging that aligns with both circular economy goals and upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation …

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STADLER, the globally-active German company specialised in the planning, production and assembly of turnkey sorting plants, has completed a new high-performance paper and cardboard sorting facility for Italian multi-utility company Iren in Collegno, in the Turin area. Built in partnership with Pellenc ST, a leader in intelligent sorting equipment, the facility marks a major step …

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From 1st September, Medebridge will deliver renewable electricity supported by the UK’s largest solar Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with an educational institution. The 10-year agreement with The University of Manchester will supply 65% of the university’s electricity demand, cutting its carbon emissions by around 12,000 tonnes annually and strengthening its long-term commitment to sustainability …

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Marks & Spencer has announced the launch of its first dedicated resale service for clothing, footwear and accessories on eBay — the destination for branded, pre-loved fashion. The partnership makes it easy for customers to trade in M&S items they no longer wear and offers a one-stop destination to shop favourite styles through the official M&S …

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Chaddlewood Co-op and Post Office re-launches following an eight-week programme of works and improvements pound to ‘transform’ the store. Located on Glen Road, Chaddlewood, the store – which supports 35 local jobs – has seen the more than £1Million investment transform the shopping experience for members and customers. The new-look store includes a range of …

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