Scottish trial shows small financial incentive can drive surge in recycling
A trial involving Scottish-based students has revealed a surge in recycling following the introduction of a small financial incentive.
Students from across the Motherwell, Coatbridge...
Scottish Vodka brand unveils ‘first significant overhaul’ of packaging in almost 20 years
VODKA brand Glen’s has unveiled its refreshed identity in a bid to target growth into new markets.
Owners The Loch Lomond Group appointed Glasgow-based creative...
New report urges collaboration to support sustainable food systems
NEW research from Stora Enso reportedly highlights the importance of packaging in achieving greater food systems sustainability.
The report, titled “Food packaging for better food...
‘Remarkable’ solution unveiled for limited-edition blended malt Scotch whisky
CARTON manufacturer Falconer Print & Packaging has produced a 'premium' solution for Compass Box, a producer, bottler and marketer of a range of blended...
Ardagh launches rooftop solar energy plant in Irvine
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has announced that a new solar installation at its glass facility in Irvine, Ayrshire, is now generating enough electricity back to...
New Sipsmith bottle offers ‘beauty, form and sustainability’
CRAFT gin pioneer Sipsmith has launched a new bottle design, which uses up to 44% recycled content.
The makers of the 'quintessential' London Dry Gin...
Changing consumer shopping habits is no excuse to overlook packaging sustainability
Wouter van Tol, head of government, community affairs and sustainability at DS Smith, tells Packaging Scotland how firms can maintain packaging sustainability aspirations while...
Scotland could introduce mandatory calorie labelling on pre-packed foods
A consultation has been launched by the Scottish Government on the introduction of mandatory calorie labelling in the 'out of home' food sector.
It would...
Smith & McLaurin unveils recyclable mono-material wine glass tag
RENFREWSHIRE-based label stock solutions specialist Smith & McLaurin has announced the launch of the 'newly improved' Eco Form following its successful passage through recyclability...
Amazon and Mondi push the envelope on sustainable packaging
NEW recyclable packaging has started to land on UK doorsteps following a collaboration between Amazon and Mondi to tackle unnecessary packaging.
Amazon scientists and engineers...
