Brands urged to investigate ways to improve packaging accessibility
BRANDS have been urged to investigate ways to fit more accessible information onto packaging, using a variety of methods from Braille to special QR...
Campaign highlights key factors impacting recycling in Scotland
A series of interventions at the University of Strathclyde have highlighted factors that could significantly improve recycling on-the-go across Scotland.
Led by charity Keep Scotland...
Recyclable butter wrap wins top innovation accolade
WIPAK UK is celebrating after its recyclable butter wrap was announced as the winner of the ‘Innovation in Sustainable Packaging’ category at the IDF...
UK Government reminded of plastic industry’s importance amidst Covid-19 pandemic
THE British Plastics Federation has written to the UK Government asking that those working in the plastics sector be classified as ‘key workers’ in regard to...
PRSE postponed due to coronavirus
PLASTICS Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, which is impacting international travel and posing a major challenge...
Tosca report highlights progress in sustainability journey
TOSCA has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, Driving Change Together, which highlights the progress the business had made towards its 2030 sustainability goals.
The report...
New recycling scheme for food storage containers and reusable plastic water bottles launched
A free recycling programme for any brand of food storage containers and reusable plastic water bottles has been launched.
Designed to allow households to recycle...
New packaging targets “growing” online retail sector
GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Packaging has launched a new range of packaging to meet the needs of the growing online retail sector - just in time...
Quality Street to move to paper wrappers in ‘major’ packaging innovation
NESTLÉ has announced what it says is 'industry-leading' packaging innovations for its Quality Street and KitKat brands.
It will see Quality Street move to recyclable...
SIG ramps up plans to improve recyclability of carton packs
SIG has announced plans to raise the proportion of fiber in its aseptic carton structure.
The company revealed it intends to develop a full-barrier aluminium-free...



















