New Berry offering aims to bring products to market quicker

BERRY Global has revealed it is combining its M&H and PET Power businesses into a new pan-European operation. Berry Agile Solutions will offer both 'short...
Getting consumers more engaged with plastics recycling is the aim of Recoup’s Defra-funded project

Round table addresses recycling

FLUMMOXED by waste flows? Mystified by materials recycling? The recent conference of Recoup (RECycling Of Used Plastics), an independent expert on plastics recycling, unveiled a...

Binary labelling system aims to provide clarity over recycling

OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the launch of a new binary labelling system, which will be rolled out in the New Year. The organisation...

Ecoveritas warns of ‘vast unnecessary’ waste created by Black Friday sales

ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has urged e-commerce retailers not to overlook the 'vast unnecessary' waste created by Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The organisation...

Scotland’s deposit return scheme to go live in August 2023

SCOTLAND'S deposit return scheme (DRS) is to go live across the country on 16 August 2023, the Scottish Government has announced. Lorna Slater, circular economy...

Mondi holds the advantage on drinks packaging with new solution

MONDI has announced the launch of Hug&Hold, describing it as a 'recyclable, paper-based solution' to replace plastic shrink wrap for PET bottle bundle packs. Hug&Hold...

Cullen to ramp up production as demand soars for sustainable packs

GLASGOW-based Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging has announced plans to increase production to one BILLION plastic-free units per year as demand soars for its sustainable corrugated...
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Revamped packaging is a ‘win-win’ for everyone

PACKAGING developed at Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) Technology Renewal Centre in Erskine is receiving ‘phenomenal’ feedback from customers, the site’s operations manager has told...
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Plastics Industry Award winners revealed

THE winners of the 2019 Plastics Industry Awards have been announced. Actor Shaun Williamson revealed the 16 winners at a ceremony in London, with Rosti Automotive...

VPK aiming to provide ‘real alternative’ for Scottish market

VPK Group is targeting growth in the Scottish packaging sector on the back of its acquisition of corrugated manufacturer Encase. Encase has a sheet plant...