Macfarlane Packaging launches ninth annual unboxing survey
MACFARLANE Packaging has launched its ninth annual unboxing survey, with this year's survey focusing on the sustainability of packaging.
The surveys encourage consumers to unpack...
Recyclability Assessment Methodology for pEPR brings ‘valuable clarification’
OPRL has welcomed the publication by Defra and the pEPR Scheme Administrator of the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) for Packaging EPR.
Jude Allan, interim MD...
Scottish ‘ingenuity’ key in Prevented Ocean Plastic success story
SCOTLAND is playing a ‘huge part’ in an innovative form of recycled packaging being found across supermarket shelves, the director of the firm behind...
Campaign to tackle cup waste in Glasgow stepped up
NEW research has revealed that only 12% of single-use cup buyers in Glasgow have managed to recycle the products properly.
Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful...
New Ishida range takes checkweighers to ‘the next level’
ISHIDA Europe has announced it is launching a new range of checkweighers tipped to take the machines to 'the next level'.
The Ishida DACS-GN platform...
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...
Plain cigarette packaging to become a reality
MPs have voted overwhelmingly in favour of standardised cigarette packaging in the UK.
367 MPs voted for plain pack cigarettes, while only 113 opposed the proposals...
Ardagh Group makes significant warehouse investment
Ardagh Group has announced that it has invested €2.4m in a new warehousing facility in the Netherlands.
The 7,500 sq. metre warehouse, located at the...
Cullen has the bottle for success
THE sustainable aesthetic of Cullen’s award-winning Fibre Bottle is becoming an increasing draw for brands alongside the container’s green credentials, the Glasgow-headquartered firm has...
Report highlights benefits of improved kerbside collection over DRS for glass packs
A new report from the consulting team at Valpak for British Glass has highlighted the benefits of glass packaging being collected and recycled through...
