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...
Kirkcaldy business Kwik-steps its way to solid growth
KIRKCALDY-based end-of-line packaging solutions provider Kwikpac has its sights set on further growth following significant investment in machinery and products as well as undertaking...
Plastic packaging giants to open Stirling plant
NAMPAKÂ Plastics Europe has announced plans to open a new plastic bottle manufacturing plant in Stirling.
The multi-million pound investment will create 20 local jobs after Nampak...
Ecoveritas warns of ‘vast unnecessary’ waste created by Black Friday sales
ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has urged e-commerce retailers not to overlook the 'vast unnecessary' waste created by Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
The organisation...
New reports outline UK packaging material trends
COMPLIANCE specialist Valpak by Reconomy has published its latest update on the quantity of packaging placed on the UK market in 2022.
The PackFlow 2023...
Biffa launches nationwide recycling service for takeaway cups
BIFFA has launched a nationwide recycling service for hot and cold takeaway drinks cups.
More than 62 million single-use tea, coffee and cold drinks cups...
Signature move: firm takes next step in sustainable journey
SIG has launched the SIGNATURE EVO, described as the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier packaging materials for aseptic carton packs.
The product extends SIG’s aluminium-free...
Scotland-based consultancy to offer guidance on DRS
WITH just over two years until the UK introduces a national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), a new Scotland-based consultancy has been launched to help...
Huhtamaki expansion plans revealed
Huhtamaki Foodservice's growth plans have gathered pace with the announcement that the firm's Gosport site is to be expanded.
Rosemary Mason, managing director, Huhtamaki, Foodservice Western...
VPK Packaging appoints new MD to drive growth in the UK and Ireland
VPK Packaging has announced the appointment of Jeremy Anderson as managing director for UK & Ireland, as the business presses ahead with its growth...
