FPA warns of ‘widespread disregard’ for single-use plastic legislation
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has called for stronger enforcement on 'loopholes and breaches' of single-use plastic (SUP) bans.
The organisation said 'widespread disregard' for...
Bridge Johnson returns to its roots with new Kilmarnock base
A family-run packaging firm founded in East Ayrshire has returned to the region as part of its continued expansion.
Bridge Johnson, which specialises in a...
Increasing participation through effective labels
Mandatory recycling labelling is on hold, but there is no time for complacency. Jude Allan, interim managing director at OPRL, explains what steps brands...
25p disposable cup charge ‘won’t create lasting change’
People across Scotland are being asked their views on the potential introduction of a minimum charge on single-use cups. The Scottish Government is currently...
Revamped packaging is a ‘win-win’ for everyone
PACKAGING developed at Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) Technology Renewal Centre in Erskine is receiving ‘phenomenal’ feedback from customers, the site’s operations manager has told...
Oban start-up innovates with onion skin packaging
A range of eco-friendly packaging materials made from onion skins and peelings is being created by Oban-based start-up HUID.
Founded by textiles specialist Renuka Ramanujam,...
PPMA Show 2024 ‘exceeds expectations’
ORGANISERS of PPMA Show 2024 have hailed the event a 'great success' after welcoming thousands of visitors to the NEC Birmingham for the latest...
University of Edinburgh start-up earns recognition for plastic that ‘self-destructs in the sea’
UNIVERSITY of Edinburgh start-up E.V.A. Biosystems has developed a 'groundbreaking' plastic that can sense when it's in the ocean and break itself down without...
New BARA chair aims to help drive automation forward in the UK
BARA (the British Automation and Robotics Association) has named Oliver Selby as its new chair, succeeding George Thompson.
Oliver, who is currently FANUC UK head...
Family-owned firm to provide ‘unique’ end-to-end Highland recycling service
WYLLIE Recycling has secured a Highland Council contract for the provision of mixed plastic and metal container recycling services and haulage in the region.
The local...
