Leading bodies back calls urging exclusion of glass in Deposit Return Scheme
BRITISH Glass has released an open letter raising its concerns over the potential inclusion of glass in the impending Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which will see a refundable 20p deposit imposed on plastic bottles, cans and potentially glass bottles
Beatson Clark to promote glass benefits at BeerX
GLASS packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has revealed plans to showcase its range of bottles at next month's BeerX event at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre.
BeerX...
Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed until 2022
The introduction of Scotland's deposit return scheme (DRS) has been delayed by a year in order to allow businesses more time to prepare and...
Ardagh outlines plans to celebrate International Year of Glass
ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) has revealed the firm's plans to highlight the role of glass packaging in a sustainable society throughout 2022.
The move is...
“Striking” citrus jar tipped to shake up sector
ARDAGH has teamed up with a family-owned jam and marmalade company to produce a "striking" new citrus jar.
Duerr’s managing director, Mark Duerr, gave Ardagh’s...
Ardagh to produce ‘world first’ bottle for Jägermeister
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe), an operating business of Ardagh Group, has announced that it will produce the 'world's first'Â emerald green bottles from its NextGen...
Diageo collaboration leads to creation of ‘most sustainable ever’ glass Scotch whisky bottle
DIAGEO has said that its collaboration with glass manufacturer Encirc has led to the creation of the most sustainable glass Scotch whisky bottle ever.
The...
Glass packaging specialist invests £1m in recycling plant
BEATSON Clark has invested a further £1 million in expanding its on-site recycling plant in South Yorkshire and installing new equipment.
The glass packaging specialist...
How premium whisky is leading the sustainable packaging revolution
Maggie Londsdale reports on how premium whisky is leading the sustainable packaging revolution
WHAT’S the point of expertly creating the perfect whisky if no one...
Sealant puts a lid on toxicity concerns
Plasticisers continue to present challenges for brand owners packaging oily foods in glass jars. Coatings and sealants specialist Actega explained the situation to Packaging...
