Scotland to introduce deposit return scheme for drinks containers
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that Scotland will introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers, as part of her statement outlining the...
New Linx Spectrum ‘revolutionises’ pigmented ink printing
LINX Printing Technologies has launched the Linx 8000 Series Spectrum CIJ printer, described as 'revolutionising' pigmented ink printing.
The coding and marking specialist said the...
Lidless disposable cup launched to help tackle ‘eco disaster’
A product described as Britain's first fully plastic-free and recyclable lidless takeaway cup has been unveiled.
The ButterflyCup is initially being introduced at WWT (Wildfowl...
Coveris completes £3m ‘transformation’ project at labels facility
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has confirmed completion of a two-year 'transformation' project at its Cramlington labels facility in Northumberland.
The twin facility has had over £3...
Macfarlane to buy Nottingham firms in multi-million pound deal
GLASGOW-based Macfarlane Packaging is poised to purchase two Nottingham-based firms in a deal worth up to £16.75 million.
The company announced the conditional acquisition of...
Mixed bag: debate rages over 5p bag charge
As shoppers in Scotland get to grips with the 5p charge on carrier bags, we ask two men on opposing sides of the debate...
DS Smith outlines plan to plant a tree for every employee
DS Smith has announced it has funded the planting of 29,000 trees – one for each employee – in celebration of the UN-backed International...
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...
O-I Glass outlines $680m global investment plans
O-I Glass has announced plans for global investments of up to $680 million, tipped to add up to 700,000 tons of extra glass packaging...
‘First British-made sparkling wine bottle’ set for launch
GLASS manufacturer Croxsons has announced it has developed the country’s first British-made sparkling wine bottle.
The Sovereign bottle has been designed to support the wine-making industry by...
