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...
Ardagh produces new lightweight bottles for Hernö Gin
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has collaborated with Hernö Gin on a project to produce its new lightweighted 500ml glass bottle.
The bottle has launched with an...
New bottles tipped to wow Scottish spirits industry
GLASS packaging supplier Croxsons has announced the launch of an exclusive new range of premium spirits bottles, featuring an array of styles designed to...
Report highlights benefits of improved kerbside collection over DRS for glass packs
A new report from the consulting team at Valpak for British Glass has highlighted the benefits of glass packaging being collected and recycled through...
Ardagh confirms furnace investment to reduce emissions
ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) UK has announced it is building a furnace designed to minimise greenhouse gas emissions from the glass production process.
The furnace,...
Competition challenges students to design standout bottle designs
O-I Glass has launched its 2023 student design competition alongside Pentawards with a mentorship opportunity at Diageo for the winner.
The initiative challenges students to...
Croxsons backs independent brewers campaign with Indie Beer crown
GLASS packaging business Croxsons has teamed up with the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) to support the Indie Beer campaign, an initiative designed to...
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe buys Swedish glass recycler
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has agreed to buy Swedish glass recycler Svensk Glasåtervinning (SGÅ).
The transaction is subject to certain conditions, including regulatory approvals that are...
Mineral water brand opts for tamper evident closure solution
AMCOR has announced it is supplying its 28mm two-piece tamper evident closure, developed specifically for glass bottles, to Belgian mineral water brand Ginstberg.
The Amcor...
Glass packaging specialist relocates to ‘unique’ space
GLASS packaging supplier Croxsons has relocated to new offices in Sutton, Surrey, in a move which marks the culmination of a five-year plan.
Located in...
