Recyclable butter wrap wins top innovation accolade
WIPAK UK is celebrating after its recyclable butter wrap was announced as the winner of the ‘Innovation in Sustainable Packaging’ category at the IDF...
“Robust and durable” pack helps beer calendar spread Christmas cheer
Antalis Packaging has helped an Edinburgh-based online alcoholic drinks retailer spread some Christmas cheer with the launch of its 'Canvent' calendar, featuring 24 330ml...
First UK drinks carton recycling plant
THE UK’s only dedicated beverage carton recycling facility has been opened in Stainland (near Halifax), West Yorkshire.
Capable of recycling up to 40% (25,000...
Macfarlane launches its ‘most sustainable stock box range ever’
MACFARLANE Packaging has relaunched its standard single and double wall 'stock box' range in what the company has called its 'most sustainable offering yet'.
With...
Sustainable packaging ‘pioneer’ gears up for Christmas drinks rush
SCOTTISH drinks firm Magnum has announced its new Kirkcaldy production and bottling centre is now at full capacity as it prepares to distribute over...
Cullen’s Fibre Bottle nominated for prestigious award
CULLEN Eco Friendly Packaging has been nominated for the prestigious Earthshot Prize for its innovative Fibre Bottle solution.
The Earthshot Prize sets out five universal...
Sustainability poised to remain THE key focus for packaging industry in 2023
2023 has arrived and it’s the time of year when thoughts turn to the future. Last year brought a number of challenges for the...
Guala Closures reinforces commitment to Scotch whisky with opening of Gartcosh facility
GUALA Closures has officially opened its new production facility in Gartcosh in an investment it said exceeds €60 million (£52 million).
The Italian-headquartered specialist in...
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...
Bottler pays price for forklift fiasco
A BOTTLING firm has had to fork out more than £20,000 after a worker was filmed being lifted on the prongs of a forklift...
