Fibre-based alternative to plastic shrink wraps launched for multipack drinks
DS Smith has teamed up with packaging machinery and systems provider Krones to create ECO Carrier, a fibre-based alternative to shrink wrap for PET...
Scotland urged to consider digital DRS alternative
A recycling technology business claims that digitalising Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) could see the initiative integrate better into modern society and help meet...
Plastic packaging tax — will we be ready?
To accelerate the recycling of plastic, the UK Government has issued a policy paper on the introduction of the plastic packaging tax, which is...
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 winners announced
THE winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 have been named during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
For the first time in...
Boxing clever for the recovery
Packaging’s role in encouraging sales and supporting brand positioning will be all the more important as business seeks to recover from the coronavirus pandemic...
Latest acquisitions boost Fife packaging specialist’s expansion plans
GLENROTHES-headquartered packaging specialist Pitreavie has announced plans to invest over £1 million in a new office complex and extra warehouse space.
The move follows the...
Macfarlane Packaging launches ninth annual unboxing survey
MACFARLANE Packaging has launched its ninth annual unboxing survey, with this year's survey focusing on the sustainability of packaging.
The surveys encourage consumers to unpack...
This one’s a Keeper: packaging helps bring special edition whisky to life
THE Label Makers has teamed up with Wolfburn Distillery to produce packaging for The Last Keeper, a special edition single malt Scotch whisky created...
Cartonboard specialist reports record UK advent calendar production
CARTONBOARD specialist MM Packaging Deeside has produced over 15 million confectionery advent calendar packs for brands and retailers ahead of this year's festive season.
The firm...
New report examines ‘motivators and barriers’ to people engaging in reusable packaging systems
ENVIRONMENTAL charity Hubbub is making a number of recommendations to help make reusable food and drink packaging systems work and become mainstream.
The organisation is...
