plastics

A detailed picture of EU plastics packaging recycling

THE EU recycled 34.7% of all its plastic packaging waste in 2012, far surpassing the EU’s minimum target of 22.5%, according to a new...
Stewart MacRae

McLaren appoints two non-execs and a new financial director

MCLAREN Packaging Group has appointed two non-executive directors - Stewart MacRae and Alasdair Miller - and promoted Andrew Rennie to the role of finance...

Surgeons call for end of fireworks being packaged as ‘toys’

A coalition of surgeons have called on the UK Government to implement strict new laws on the packaging of fireworks. The British Association of Plastic,...

Retailer confirms landmark move to use Prevented Ocean Plastic in water bottles

LIDL GB has confirmed plans to become the first UK supermarket to incorporate Prevented Ocean Plastic into its water bottles. Appearing in store throughout July,...

Deposit return system for drinks containers announced for England

THE UK Government has announced plans for a deposit return system in a bid to crack down on plastic pollution and increase recycling rates...

DS Smith sets out new sustainability goals

DS Smith has unveiled its new ten-year sustainability vision and strategy, Now and Next, which sets out the firm's commitments and goals. The business explained...
Phone app feedback for package design

Phone app feedback for package design

RESEARCH conducted using a smartphone app from packaging design specialist ThePackHub throws light on consumers’ views of Heinz Beanz 1kg Fridge Pack. ThePackHub CSI...

The Balvenie partners with Boundless Brand Design for new collection

BOUNDLESS Brand Design has partnered with The Balvenie to bring to life a new limited-edition collection of five of its signature whisky offerings. A Gift...

A taste of Scotland: Croxsons creates primary packaging for Ramsay’s Gin launch

GLASS packaging business Croxsons has teamed up with Eden Mill Distillery to produce primary packaging for the launch of Ramsay’s Gin, a London Dry...

Every day’s a school day: EPS recycler targets packaging businesses

AN EPS recycling specialist is keen to work with more packaging companies to boost Scotland’s ambitious environmental aspirations. Volker Gruppe operates a bespoke EPS recycling...