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...
Updated OPRL tool helps brands meet pEPR obligations
OPRL has announced the launch of an updated tool to help members demonstrate the recyclability of packaging products under new Extended Producer Responsibility for...
Changing consumer shopping habits is no excuse to overlook packaging sustainability
Wouter van Tol, head of government, community affairs and sustainability at DS Smith, tells Packaging Scotland how firms can maintain packaging sustainability aspirations while...
RPC makes £261m offer for BPI
RPC Group is poised to buy Greenock-based British Polythene Industries (BPI) in a £261 million deal.
The respective boards announced an agreement has been reached on...
‘Breathtaking’ gin bottle launched to mark Platinum Jubilee
A limited edition gin bottle commemorating The Queen's Platinum Jubilee has been released by Silent Pool Gin.
The bottle was provided by glass packaging specialist,...
London packaging event declared a huge success
ORGANISERS of this year's Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London have declared the event a huge success, with visitor numbers up and high quality speakers...
Charapak expertise helps poppies reach their final destinations
CHARAPAKÂ is providing the complete packaging and fulfilment service for the distribution of the world-famous ceramic poppies which were displayed at the Tower of London...
Covid-19 grounds PRSE until 2021
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have announced the postponement of PRSE 2020 due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
The event was due...
Balsamic vinegar gift pack scoops top carton prize
DURERO Packaging’s Bodegas Balsamic has been named Carton of the Year at the European Carton Excellence Awards 2021.
The winner was announced during a virtual...
Tennent’s packs mark 130 years of brewing
TENNENT'S Lager has launched limited edition retro-style packs to mark 130 years of brewing.
The packs feature "iconic 80s packaging" and Tennent's has announced they...
