Leading bodies back calls urging exclusion of glass in Deposit Return Scheme
BRITISH Glass has released an open letter raising its concerns over the potential inclusion of glass in the impending Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which will see a refundable 20p deposit imposed on plastic bottles, cans and potentially glass bottles
Macfarlane Packaging brings eutecma’s cold chain system to UK customers
MACFARLANE Packaging has announced a new partnership with eutecma to bring its ICECATCH and PROTECT cold chain solutions to the UK.
Through the partnership, Macfarlane...
New research outlines online shopping demand for greener packaging
NEW research has found that almost a third of online shoppers would like more environmentally friendly packaging - and would be prepared to pay more...
Macfarlane Packaging strengthens leadership team with senior appointment
MACFARLANE Group PLC has announced the appointment of David Mansfield to its newly created leadership role of MD - Macfarlane Packaging Distribution.
The firm said...
Logistics partner appointment marks key Scottish DRS milestone
BIFFA has been confirmed as the official logistics service provider for Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which goes live in August 2023.
Circularity Scotland, the...
Sustainable gin pouches launched ahead of Mother’s Day
DARNLEY'S Gin has announced the launch of its sustainable gin pouches in time for Mother’s Day.
Described as an 'eye-catching, unique present that gin-lovers can...
Mondi unveils recyclable paper-based bread packaging
MONDi is partnering with Welton, Bibby and Baron (WBB), a packaging supplier to the UK food and FMCG markets, to introduce recyclable paper-based bread...
Irvine glass plant recognised for sustainability innovation
ARDAGH Group has won a sustainability innovation award at the inaugural International Beverage Awards, held recently in Tokyo.
The business fought off competition from 84 entries...
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...
PPMA Show 2021 gives sector chance to focus on positive opportunities ahead
In welcome news for the industry, the PPMA Show returns to the NEC Birmingham this year after the pandemic caused the 2020 edition to...



















