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...

Boxshop investment programme almost complete

CORRUGATED packaging specialist Boxshop has revealed that its £3.5 million investment programme is almost complete. The East Kilbride-based business embarked on the investment to future-proof...

Collaborative project develops sustainable packaging solution using ‘advanced recycling’

HEINZ and Tesco have teamed up with a range of specialist partners on a new trial which they hope will inspire the wider industry...

Former Motherwell parcel depot being transformed into DRS facility

WORK is progressing in Motherwell on the £6 million transformation of a former parcel depot into a facility set to play a crucial part...

Fibre-based alternative to plastic shrink wraps launched for multipack drinks

DS Smith has teamed up with packaging machinery and systems provider Krones to create ECO Carrier, a fibre-based alternative to shrink wrap for PET...
Steel for Packaging Europe

APEAL rebrands as Steel for Packaging Europe

STEEL for Packaging Europe has been announced as the new name for APEAL (The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging), complete with...

PPMA Show to provide ‘long-overdue’ face-to-face opportunity to explore latest trends

ORGANISERS of PPMA Show 2021 have revealed the event is ready to provide a 'long-overdue' opportunity for industry stakeholders to explore emerging technologies and...
RESEARCHERS at the universities of Bangor and Aberystwyth have developed a technique where the sugar is squeezed out of ryegrass and the leftovers are moulded to create packaging.

Grass packaging breakthrough

RESEARCHERS at the universities of Bangor and Aberystwyth have developed a technique where the sugar is squeezed out of ryegrass and the leftovers are...

Stakeholders discuss the way forward in tackling marine litter issues

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has hosted a follow-up seminar to its marine litter event that took place earlier this year. Brands, retailers, politicians...

TRNSMT pop-up restaurant to highlight benefits of tinned food

FREE South Asian-inspired dishes are to be served at the upcoming TRNSMT festival at Glasgow Green in a bid to highlight the benefits of...