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...

Signature move: firm takes next step in sustainable journey

SIG has launched the SIGNATURE EVO, described as the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier packaging materials for aseptic carton packs. The product extends SIG’s aluminium-free...

Smurfit Kappa launches ‘revolutionary’ water-resistant paper

SMURFIT Kappa has developed a new water-resistant paper called AquaStop. The product is part of the firm's new TechniPaper portfolio, described as consisting of papers...

PPMA Total Show delivers once again for visitors and exhibitors

THE 2022 PPMA Total Show has been hailed a 'resounding success' after more than 350 exhibitors displayed their latest products and innovations at the NEC...

SNP stalwart calls for DRS plans to be paused

A prominent SNP MSP has called for Scotland's planned introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to be paused for at least 18 months. DRS...

Nut butter brand chooses UK packaging supplier to meet quality and sustainability goals

FAST-growing Nutri Butter has chosen Beatson Clark as its supplier of glass packaging.  The start-up brand was launched during the pandemic in 2020 in response to demand...

Luxury water brand opts for 100% rPET bottle for ‘on-the-go’ lifestyles

A new artesian mineral water is being packaged in a bottle using 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottles, manufactured by Berry Global. The flat shape of...

Government reshuffle leaves expansion of green policies ‘mired in uncertainty’

COMPLIANCE specialist Ecoveritas has urged the UK Government to 'stay the course' on environmental reform, as Defra (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs)...

Vegware celebrates composting milestone

SCOTTISH packaging company Vegware has announced the business has reached a new milestone with waste collections. Close the Loop, the brand’s trade waste collections for...

DS Smith marks key sustainability milestone

DS Smith has announced it has replaced more than one billion pieces of plastic, 16 months ahead of its 2025 target. As of May 2024,...