Port Glasgow business helps firms reduce carbon footprint
PORT Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging has proved its green credentials by securing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditation.
The firm, which specialises in whisky packaging, said the...
Plastic-free water bottle scoops innovation design prize
A compostable water bottle has won an international plastic-free innovation design award.
The Cove bottle triumphed at the world’s first Plastic-Free Awards for sustainable packaging. Devised...
Kettle launches crisp new packaging
KETTLE has partnered with Essentra Tapes to bring the firm's RE:CLOSEÂ Â technology to the packaging of their crisps range
Glass-sealing adds spice to packaging
Demand for herbs and spices in glass packaging may be good for the planet, but it leads to challenges - particularly when it comes...
Tesco cans multipack packaging
SEVERAL lines of multipacks are set to be replaced with plastic-free multibuys across all Tesco stores.
The supermarket has said that the move will eliminate...
Reusable range launched for drink and food-to-go sectors
EVENT Cup Solutions (ECS), a division of Event Hire UK, has announced the launch of a new range of reusable cups and food-to-go containers.
Described...
Pack that allows for dry transportation of seafood receives registered status
A corrugated cardboard composition pack designed for the transportation of fresh fish and shellfish has received registered status.
Developed for Scottish Shellfish by Cepac, the...
Tesco plucks plastic trays from whole chicken packaging
TESCO has announced that from next year it will stop using plastic trays to pack its fresh, whole chickens.
The supermarket will remove the tray...
Beer bottle production rises as online sales soar
BEATSON Clark has revealed production of beer bottles increased over the summer as the lockdown drove ‘unprecedented growth’ in online sales and beer delivery.
Total...
Sustainable multi-pack solution a ‘game-changer’ for drinks sector
SMURFIT Kappa has teamed up with filling and packaging systems specialist KHS to roll out its TopClip multi-pack product for bundling canned drinks.
The firm...
