Edinburgh Napier spinout launches biodegradable ‘forever chemicals’ alternative

AN Edinburgh Napier University spinout has discovered a method of using seaweed waste to produce a biodegradable alternative to chemical plastics. The discovery was made...

Could Brexit spell opportunity for packaging start-ups?

The head of a leading UK business growth accelerator has said that Brexit could potentially be a great opportunity for the country’s start-ups. Jim Duffy,...
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Plastics Recycling Show Europe hails record-breaking 2025 event

ORGANISERS of the recent Plastics Recycling Show Europe have announced this year's event welcomed a record 13,325 attendees over two days in Amsterdam. They joined...

UK businesses warned over looming Plastic Packaging Tax submission deadline

PACKAGING data specialist Ecoveritas is urging UK businesses to be prepared to submit their Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) return before the end of July. Companies...

McLaren Packaging donates boxes to local Warm Hand of Friendship initiative

PORT Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging has donated boxes in support of Inverclyde Council/Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)’s £130,000 Warm Hand of Friendship initiative. Care packages...
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Updated OPRL tool helps brands meet pEPR obligations

OPRL has announced the launch of an updated tool to help members demonstrate the recyclability of packaging products under new Extended Producer Responsibility for...

Falkirk business rebrands to reflect “rapidly expanding” product range

FALKIRK-based inflatable and reusable protective packaging specialist BUBL Bag has announced the business will now trade under the name BUBL Packaging to reflect the...

Chilled approach boosts recyclable pack goals for Sorbafreeze

SORBAFREEZE, the Glenrothes-based chilled packaging division of the Pitreavie Group, has developed a new temperature controlled packaging range that can be fully kerbside recycled. Kerbcool...

‘Breakthrough’ innovation enables rigid plastic recycling across film portfolio

AVERY Dennison has announced it has removed a 'key obstacle' to plastic recycling with the introduction of next generation AD CleanFlake technology. The label manufacturer...

Turn up the volume: Kayfoam acquisition helps Caledonian Industries grow

DIVERSIFICATION is a word we often hear firms mention in the context of business strategy. Common sense dictates that putting all your eggs in...