Success of PRSE 2018 sends “important message”
THE organisers of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) exhibition have reported a 70% rise in visitor numbers for the event, which was recently...
BPF unveils updated version of packaging design tool
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has launched the latest edition of its packaging design tool PackScore.
Unveiled at Packaging Innovations, PackScore is designed to be...
Studies highlight ‘consumer confusion’ around compostable packaging
A new multi-trial study by environmental and behaviour change experts Hubbub and the University of Sheffield, has found 'significant improvements' in the disposal of...
Joint venture creates new Scottish pallet and timber packaging offering
THE owners of Scott Timber and Pallet 24 have teamed up to form Pallet 2 Packaging, a new joint venture formed following the acquisition...
Macfarlane Packaging launches digital solution to aid sustainable decisions
MACFARLANE Packaging has launched a new tool designed to help businesses identify the total cost and environmental impact of their packaging operation.
Dubbed as the...
Soft drinks can market sees “growth surge”
THE Can Makers has revealed a "growth surge" in canned beverages in the soft drinks sector. The trade body highlighted the impact of a...
‘Breakthrough’ innovation tipped to transform mechanical recycling of flexible films
SUSTAINABILITY tech specialist Nextek and flexible packaging business Coveris have teamed up to boost the mechanical recycling of flexible films with a 'breakthrough' innovation...
OPRL MD to head EPR scheme
OPRL managing director Dr Margaret Bates has been appointed head for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) for Packaging scheme administrator.
She will take up...
New Tennent’s packs celebrate Scottish dads
TENNENT'S Lager is launching a limited edition pack for Father's Day this year.
The 12 x 300ml pack features a retro style design with the message...
‘Rising Star’ joins Frugalpac to help drive sales growth
FRUGALPAC, the manufacturer of a recyclable coffee cup made from recycled paper, is stepping up growth plans with the appointment if a new sales manager
