Zero Waste Scotland highlights ‘staggering’ impact of food waste on the environment
NEW research from Zero Waste Scotland has revealed food waste is having 'previously unquantified' impacts on the health of the planet in addition to...
Scotland to introduce deposit return scheme for drinks containers
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that Scotland will introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers, as part of her statement outlining the...
BRC accreditation tipped to open doors for print finisher
PRINT-finishing specialist ACA has announced it has secured Grade A accreditation from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) following completion of a 5,000 sq. ft....
20p deposit for Scotland’s bottle return scheme
THE Scottish Government has outlined plans for the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS), which is set to include aluminium and steel cans, as well...
Just Eat Takeaway.com rolls out plastic-free boxes across European markets
JUST Eat Takeaway.com is expanding its partnership with Huhtamaki to roll out a new range of plastic-free takeaway boxes across 10 European markets.
Following launches...
Pallet provider issues Bonfire Night warning
A pallet pool provider has estimated that around 200,000 pallets will be burned on Guy Fawkes Night, costing UK businesses more than £2 million.
LPR...
Amcor ramps up refillable packaging offering
AMCOR is expanding its refillable and refill packaging solutions in different materials and formats for beauty and personal care products.
With recent research indicating that...
Glass packaging specialist unveils 300g lightweight wine bottle
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has unveiled a 300g lightweight glass wine bottle.
As the wine industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, the firm...
McLaren Packaging supports World Whiskies Awards 2026
THE McLaren Packaging Family has congratulated the winners of the World Whiskies Awards 2026.
The Port Glasgow-based firm, which is a long established specialist supplier...
PPWR: sector reacts to implementation of new regulations
THE EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which is tipped to transform the packaging landscape, comes into effect from today. The legislation covers...
