Irvine glass plant recognised for sustainability innovation
ARDAGH Group has won a sustainability innovation award at the inaugural International Beverage Awards, held recently in Tokyo.
The business fought off competition from 84 entries...
Scotland’s litter “as bad as ever” study finds
Scotland’s litter problem is “as bad as ever” according to a new study commissioned by environmental organisation INCPEN.
The study, conducted by Keep Scotland Beautiful,...
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 packs ‘help double’ online sales
GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has produced packaging for Eden Mill’s best-selling brand – Love Gin.
Croxsons said the new 70cl bottle for trade, along with...
Corrugated manufacturer presses ahead with complex Edinburgh Beer project
CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Durham Box has revealed its new Nozomi single-pass LED inkjet digital press is being put through its paces in helping to...
Falkirk protective packaging specialist secures PPE distribution deal
BUBL Packaging has announced the availability of a full range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through a distribution agreement with ASAP Innovations.
Falkirk-based BUBL, which...
Seaweed lining adds to green credentials of new compostable food boxes
TRI-Star Packaging has introduced new kraft food boxes lined with Notpla Coating, a lining made from seaweed which replaces the plastic coating usually used...
Machinery specialist wants ‘paradigm shift’ to help food manufacturers meet sustainability demands
ULMA Packaging UK is calling for a 'paradigm shift' around food packaging machinery to meet an expected 'boom' in demand for sustainable packaging.
The move...
‘Breakthrough’ innovation enables rigid plastic recycling across film portfolio
AVERY Dennison has announced it has removed a 'key obstacle' to plastic recycling with the introduction of next generation AD CleanFlake technology.
The label manufacturer...
Spirit of adventure: ‘stunning’ labels boost start-up business
THE Label Makers has revealed details of a project it embarked on with start-up spirits business, the Adventurers Drinks Company, which recently launched its...
