SIG confirms multi-million pound investment in new tech facility
SIG has announced the business is investing €12 million in a pilot plant of its new Tech Center Europe, which will be located close...
Amcor introduces ‘versatile and more sustainable’ closure
AMCOR has announced the launch of a 'versatile and more sustainable' closure for vinegar, sauces and dressings.
The Moderna Flip Top tamper-evident (TE) closure has...
Foodservice packaging sector sets out key priorities for new government
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) is calling on the new UK Government to work with industry on 'practical' packaging reform after Defra confirmed Emma...
Scottish Water hails success of Top Up Taps in reducing single-use plastic
SCOTTISH Water has revealed its network of Top Up Taps has saved the equivalent of 20 million 330ml plastic bottles.
The utility hailed the success...
MPMA urges retailers to act on recyclability of packaging materials
THE Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) has called for “greater transparency” of packaging materials’ recycling credentials.
New research commissioned by the organisation in the UK...
Macfarlane charges ahead with electric truck investment
MACFARLANE Packaging has more than doubled its electric truck fleet with five new models.
The introduction of the four new electric rigids and one electric...
UPM Raflatac reveals ‘strong and measurable progress’ on climate commitments
UPM Raflatac has outlined the firm's sustainability progress with the publication of its 2024 Climate Review.
The review showcases how the business and its partners...
Berry highlights recycling commitment with third party accreditation move
BERRY Global has announced that its European flexible films division is adopting a standard approach to substantiate its recycled content claims, including for its...
Coalition hails results of compostable packaging consumer trial
THE Compostable Coalition UK has reported a five-fold increase in the disposal of compostable packaging in food waste bins, in a 'first-of-its-kind' consumer behaviour...
Edinburgh toxicologists play key role in creation of biodegradable beauty packs
TOXICOLOGISTS from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh have been involved in a project to develop biodegradable packaging designed to help cosmetics firms meet demand for environmentally-friendly...
