Diageo creates plastic-free paper-based spirits bottle
DIAGEO has revealed it has created what it described as the world’s first ever 100% plastic-free, paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced...
DS Smith reaches agreement over multi-billion-pound sale to International Paper
INTERNATIONAL Paper is poised to take over packaging giant DS Smith in a £5.8 billion deal after the boards of the two firms announced...
RECOUP Plastics Assembly highlights the power of collaboration
THE RECOUP Plastics Assembly 2026 brought together specialists to explore the practical actions needed to accelerate the transition to a circular plastics economy.
Delegates examined...
Macfarlane revenues and profits up after ‘positive’ start to 2021
GLASGOW-headquartered Macfarlane Group has revealed in a trading update that turnover for the first quarter of 2021 is up by 15%, with profits 'well ahead'...
White paper sets sights on driving more effective recycling system for liquid cartons
THE Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK) has launched its new white paper in the House of Commons, designed to drive...
Dog waste bag innovator looks to scoop up Scottish packaging partner
AN Edinburgh innovator behind an eco-friendly dog waste bag, which has already gained the support of Sir Richard Branson, is hoping the Scottish packaging...
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...
Chilled packaging specialist launches fully recyclable insulated box
SORBAFREEZE, the chilled packaging division of Pitreavie Packaging Group, has created an insulated packaging solution described as being 100% kerbside recyclable.
Chilltek Ecotek is a...
Papermaker partners with Bruichladdich for travel retail single malt whisky
FOLLOWING the success of James Cropper’s partnership with Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand Bruichladdich, bringing the first of its Luxury Redefined range to...
EPR delay ‘unfortunate but necessary’ due to lack of clarity on costs
ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has hailed Defra's decision to defer Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging fees until October 2025 as 'unfortunate but...
