With the launch of the new table cover material Velviq, Duni Group takes the next step in developing sustainable solutions for table settings in restaurants, hotels and catering. Velviq is FSC certified and based on responsibly sourced wood based raw material. It also features a resource conscious design, meaning less material per cover compared with heavier alternatives.    Velviq uses FSC certified, wood based raw material from forestry operations that meet requirements for

Quality Freight Services Limited, a Yorkshire based, UK owned freight forwarder, has announced significant progress in its ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable growth. Driven by a company wide mission to reduce its footprint while increasing positive social impact, the organisation has achieved key milestones that put it ahead of its long term ESG goals.   Since beginning the project, Quality Freight Services has accelerated initiatives across ca

The first of 71 Believ electric vehicle (EV) charge points has gone live at Leeds City Council, marking a major milestone in the partnership that has been fully funded by the charge point operator (CPO). It is designed to support residents, visitors and businesses in the transition to cleaner, more sustainable transport.   The wider rollout will continue throughout early 2026, and will see a mix of fast chargers for long stay and overnight charging and rapid chargers for quic

Isabelle Evans, a year 8 pupil from St Mary’s School in Cambridge, has been announced as the winner of a national competition organised by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro).    Part of an educational programme to help KS3 school children improve their knowledge about sustainability and waste management, ‘Bin-fluencers’ invited pupils from all four corners of the UK to come up with eye catching artwork for a recycling bin to encourage their classmates to

A growing disconnect between farmers and the wider food supply chain has been highlighted by new research, which shows 92% of farmers say their sustainability efforts go unrecognised.    Despite this, the research found that 61% of farmers are willing to make significant changes to how their businesses operate, while already implementing an average of eight sustainable practices on farm.    The findings come from Pinstone Pulse, a new insight tracker from specialist PR and co

Polytag, together with Sherbourne Recycling, has announced the successful commissioning of an advanced Polytag detection system at Sherbourne's facility in Coventry.   This installation expands the reach of the Ecotrace programme, a significant industry backed effort focused on improving visibility and accountability in packaging recycling. The new system bolsters the network capabilities required for comprehensive, barcode level monitoring of recycled packaging materials. Th

Zeus Group, one of Europe’s fastest growing packaging companies, together with SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the home of Cork Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), have announced a new long term sustainable partnership. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the delivery of practical, measurable sustainability solutions at one of Ireland’s leading sporting venues.   The partnership was officially launched at the Cork versus Tipperary Allianz League fixture on Saturday

The Awarding Ceremony of the tenth edition of the European Paper Recycling Awards took place on 4 February at the European Parliament Brussels and was hosted by MEP Jeannette Baljeu.   Every two years, the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC) distinguishes European projects, initiatives or campaigns that change the way Europeans recycle. Projects that support society, industry, and public institutions in reaching ever higher paper recycling rates. The ceremony awards the w

Linxon has confirmed its long term commitment to the transformation of Scotland’s transmission network as it officially opens its first office in Scotland. The new office, located on Bothwell Street, in Glasgow, will serve as a key base for the company’s work with Scotland’s two transmission operators, SSEN Transmission and SP Energy Networks.   Together, the two transmission operators are investing around £34 billion over the next five years, to deliver the critical grid inf