‘First’ fully recyclable paper crisp packet launched

THE UK's 'first fully recyclable paper crisp packet' has been launched. Unveiled by the British Crisp Co, the solution is designed to address the issue...

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020 winners announced

AN eco coffee maker, in-home water appliance and gel-less film recycling technology were among the winners at the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020. Announced at the...

PPMA Show 2021 gives sector chance to focus on positive opportunities ahead

In welcome news for the industry, the PPMA Show returns to the NEC Birmingham this year after the pandemic caused the 2020 edition to...

Macfarlane Group makes ‘solid’ start to 2023 with increased sales and profit

MACFARLANE Group has made a 'solid' start to 2023, the business has revealed in a trading update. Chair Aleen Gulvanessian was due to update shareholders...

McLaren Packaging invests heavily in ‘game-changer’ renewable energy plant for corrugated board manufacture

PORT Glasgow-headquartered McLaren Packaging has helped create what has been described as the world’s first renewable energy plant for corrugated board manufacture. The drinks packaging specialist,...
Morro Huhtamaki deal

2M Group of Companies seals landmark deal to supply Morro Coating to Huhtamaki

HUHTAMAKI and 2M Group of Companies have announced the first ever multi-year supply deal to deploy Xampla’s plastic-free Morro Coating polymer to replace traditional...

‘First of its kind’ initiative aims to set new standards in paper cup recycling

HUHTAMAKI and Stora Enso have teamed up on a 'first of its kind' paper cup recycling initiative. The Cup Collective aims to recycle and capture...

‘Potentially ground-breaking’ £3m recycling facility announced

FUNDING of over £3 million has been announced for a new plastics recycling and sorting facility in Scotland. Project Beacon, located at Binn Farm in...
Macfarlane EV trucks

Macfarlane Q1 sales up 14.2% compared with same period in 2024

MACFARLANE Group PLC will reveal that expectations for the full-year are 'unchanged' at the firm's AGM today (May 13). Chair Aleen Gulvanessian will provide a...

Aldi to remove plastic lids from own-label products in 91 Scottish stores

RETAIL giant Aldi is stepping up it bid to reduce single-use plastics by removing all plastic lids on its own-label fresh and cultured cream...