Aberdeenshire charities backed by firm behind recycling of region’s glass

THE firm which holds the contract for the treatment and recycling of Aberdeenshire's glass is to donate £4,000 to charities in the region. MKD32 will...

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...

Glass packaging specialist to unveil sustainability plans

GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has revealed plans to mark its 150th anniversary by unveiling the company's 'ambitious' sustainability plans at the upcoming BeerX event. The...

Jacobite Spirits launches new rum in ‘revolutionary’ bottle

JACOBITE Spirits has launched its new spiced rum in what it says is a 'revolutionary' premium bottle. The Glasgow-based distillery teamed up with O-I for...

New Sipsmith bottle offers ‘beauty, form and sustainability’

CRAFT gin pioneer Sipsmith has launched a new bottle design, which uses up to 44% recycled content. The makers of the 'quintessential' London Dry Gin...

‘Subtle changes’ pay off

BEATSON Clark’s first standard embossed beer bottle has been selected for a range of craft beers. Oxfordshire-based Ridgeway Brewery has chosen the new smaller 330ml...

Glass specialist hails progress of water-saving initiatives

ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) has revealed its plan to reduce water consumption by a third across its European sites is on target. The objective is...

Ardagh glass bottles used in hand sanitiser project

A Belgian drinks bottler has been producing hand sanitiser in glass bottles from Ardagh Group to help in the fight against Covid-19. Ardagh in Dongen,...
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Allied presents a spectacular pack for Snow Leopard

Allied Glass Containers has recently unveiled a truly stunning new bottle for the inspirational Snow Leopard vodka brand. Working in collaboration with View Creative, the...

Glass summit to set out UK recycling ambitions

BRITISH Glass has revealed details of the first annual UK Glass Recycling Summit, which will be held virtually on March 17.  Bringing together the whole glass...