UK-manufactured food pots offer new on-the-go solution
COLPAC has confirmed the launch of its new range of FSC-certified multi-food pots.
Manufactured in the UK, the pots are described as a 'versatile' food-to-go...
Task force to assist Scottish research
FOLLOWING the referendum, a new task force is to consider the challenges and opportunities with a bearing on the future of the Scottish research...
Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed again
THE introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) in Scotland has been delayed for a second time.
The scheme was due to come into operation...
New Ardagh furnace marks ‘incredible breakthrough’ for glass industry
ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) has celebrated the official opening of its new NextGen furnace in Obernkirchen, Germany.
Customers, suppliers, policy makers, and industry partners were...
Campaign to tackle cup waste in Glasgow stepped up
NEW research has revealed that only 12% of single-use cup buyers in Glasgow have managed to recycle the products properly.
Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful...
Scottish parliament approves DRS regulations
THE Scottish parliament has voted in favour of the regulations for a deposit return scheme (DRS).
The vote means that, from 1 July 2022, all...
Lib Dems call for 5p levy on disposable coffee cups
THE Liberal Democrats want to see a 5p charge on disposable coffee cups to reduce usage.
The political party said the policy builds on the success of...
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe winners revealed
THE winners of this year's Plastics Recycling Awards Europe have been announced.
Seven category winners were revealed during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam,...
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...
New BARA chair aims to help drive automation forward in the UK
BARA (the British Automation and Robotics Association) has named Oliver Selby as its new chair, succeeding George Thompson.
Oliver, who is currently FANUC UK head...
