M&S Food introduces first-ever fully recyclable paper fibre coffee cup
Currently, regular paper coffee cups cannot be easily recycled due to the thin layer of plastic coating on the inside that stops contents from seeping into the paper.
Currently, regular paper coffee cups cannot be easily recycled due to the thin layer of plastic coating on the inside that stops contents from seeping into the paper.
Sugarcane is the world’s most cultivated crop, and its byproduct, called bagasse, is usually left to decay or burned for biofuel.
The pods are made from polyvinyl alcohol, a water-soluble polymer produced from renewable sources.
Noted for being an innovative and renewable resource, compostable packaging works on the premise of a circular economy.
Plasmar reduces plastic waste by converting it into long-lasting, eco-friendly substitutes for timber, enabling the brand’s wine pouches to return to the vineyards in full circle of recycling.
This partnership also helps R.Cup to scale up its turnkey platform in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver and Washington, DC.
Compared to traditional PET bottled water, Waterbox has eight times less climate impact.
The name of the product – Vessel – was inspired by a freight ship, with founders Giovanni Testini and Jason Haggar registering the name because they believe it perfectly encaptures their mission.
Leandro Ravetti, chief olive oil maker at Cobram Estate, said the team has been searching for ways to lower the company’s carbon footprint.
All the pack sizes of Sprite’s bottles are expected to be changed to PET plastic packaging by next month.
Nilo repurposes plastic waste into a non-toxic adhesive that addresses the plastic recycling problem.
Alterpacks uses food thrown out by manufacturers to create food containers that can go back into the ecosystem.
The kegs have an estimated lifespan of eight years, and once past their use-by date can be recycled and turned into new kegs.
Anna Glansén, the founder of Tomorrow Machine, explained that the potato-based bottle is the company’s attempt to protect food but make its packaging disappear after use.
The company has extracted starch from potato peels and combined it with used cooking oil and a starchy root vegetable.