DS Smith marks key sustainability milestone
DS Smith has announced it has replaced more than one billion pieces of plastic, 16 months ahead of its 2025 target.
As of May 2024,...
Corona to pilot new beer packs made using barley
CORONA is introducing a new circular form of packaging for six-packs which harnesses surplus barley straw to create a sustainable paper solution.
The drinks giant...
Kammac reports ‘significant surge’ in demand for healthier products
THIRD-party logistics provider Kammac has reported a 'surge' in wellness-related business at the start of 2025, driven by health-conscious trends such as Dry January...
Changing consumer shopping habits is no excuse to overlook packaging sustainability
Wouter van Tol, head of government, community affairs and sustainability at DS Smith, tells Packaging Scotland how firms can maintain packaging sustainability aspirations while...
UPM Raflatac reveals ‘strong and measurable progress’ on climate commitments
UPM Raflatac has outlined the firm's sustainability progress with the publication of its 2024 Climate Review.
The review showcases how the business and its partners...
wagamama packaging initiative set to significantly reduce virgin plastics usage
WAGAMAMA has confirmed plans to replace more than eight million delivery bowls with new packaging using recyclable material.
The firm believes the decision will remove...
Scotland could introduce mandatory calorie labelling on pre-packed foods
A consultation has been launched by the Scottish Government on the introduction of mandatory calorie labelling in the 'out of home' food sector.
It would...
Corrugated manufacturer presses ahead with complex Edinburgh Beer project
CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Durham Box has revealed its new Nozomi single-pass LED inkjet digital press is being put through its paces in helping to...
UK at recycling “tipping point”, warns DS Smith
NEW research from packaging provider DS Smith is warning that the UK is at a recycling “tipping point” and looks to fall short of...
Scottish Water hails success of Top Up Taps in reducing single-use plastic
SCOTTISH Water has revealed its network of Top Up Taps has saved the equivalent of 20 million 330ml plastic bottles.
The utility hailed the success...
