EU Court stubs out tobacco firms’ challenge
The European Court of Justice has dismissed tobacco firms’ legal challenge to EU rules that will see cigarettes sold in standardised packaging.
The Court rejected...
‘Unique’ expedition to assess impact of plastic waste on uninhabited island
PACKAGING compliance scheme Valpak is to participate in an expedition to clean up 10 tonnes of plastic on an uninhabited Pacific island 'littered' with...
Supermarkets launch designer tote bags to encourage reuse mindset
FASHION designer Anya Hindmarch has collaborated with Waitrose and Sainsbury's to launch a new reusable shopping bag.
The project is defined by 'eco not ego'...
Tetra Pak sets net zero emissions target
TETRA Pak has outlined its sustainability commitment by setting an ambition for net zero emissions across the value chain by 2050, supporting this with...
Boxes and Packaging complete acquisition of Scott Packaging Glasgow
BOXES and Packaging have announced the acquisition of the business and trading assets of Scott Packaging (Glasgow) Ltd, which will now be renamed Boxes and Packaging...
New O-I solution looks to take customised and recyclable glass bottles to new heights
O-I has announced it has become the first glass manufacturer to produce decorated glass bottles using variable data printing.
O-I : EXPRESSIONS SIGNATURE is said...
Dundee automation specialist marks 40 years of innovation
DEMAND for automation and robotics is expanding rapidly to meet the challenges of the modern world, but one Dundee-based company is this year marking...
Scottish bag charge slashes usage and raises cash for charity.
Scotland’s Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead has announced that four retailers have donated more than £1 million to good causes as a result of the...
Biscuit firm bordering on plastic free packaging
BORDER Biscuits have unveiled new packaging for their products which will feature 90% less plastic than before
EPR delay ‘unfortunate but necessary’ due to lack of clarity on costs
ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has hailed Defra's decision to defer Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging fees until October 2025 as 'unfortunate but...
