DRS could have ‘catastrophic’ consequences for glass sector, trade body warns
BRITISH Glass has branded the Scottish Government’s decision to include glass in the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS) as ‘catastrophic’.
The body said it was...
Glass packaging specialist unveils 300g lightweight wine bottle
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has unveiled a 300g lightweight glass wine bottle.
As the wine industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, the firm...
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...
Beatson Clark creates embossed bottle for Irish Meadow
BEATSON Clark has created a new bottle for Halewood International's popular Irish Meadow product.
Available in some leading supermarkets, Irish Meadow is a drink based...
Glass specialist is in the black
BEATSON Clark’s black spray coating decoration technique wowed visitors at this year’s SIBA BeerX event in Liverpool.
The two-day exhibition is a dedicated trade show...
Beatson Clark utilises “first of its kind” VR to train up staff
GLASS manufacturer Beatson Clark is using virtual reality technology to train up new recruits on complex production machines.
The company has partnered with virtual reality...
“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...
Absolut Vodka launches inclusivity bottle
ABSOLUT Vodka has released a limited edition vodka bottle which aims to encourage inclusivity.
Produced by Ardagh Group, the frosted blue glass bottle features an...
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...
Glass sector warns of ‘seasonal overloads’ if material is part of DRS
WASTE sector specialists have warned of the potential for 'seasonal overloads' if glass bottles are included in Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Facilities for returning...
