Awards programme honours top can designs
CAN Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK, has announced the launch of its Design Accolades award programme.
The first designs...
Stepping out of the comfort zone
We recently spoke to Phil Husband, Smurfit Kappa’s UK packaging insights manager, about the wider industry response to environmental challenges
Zero Waste Scotland looks to tackle ‘misconceptions’ around tinned food
ZERO Waste Scotland has revealed that 'misconceptions' about tins could be causing Scottish shoppers to buy shorter shelf-life foods that they end up wasting.
New...
20p deposit for Scotland’s bottle return scheme
THE Scottish Government has outlined plans for the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS), which is set to include aluminium and steel cans, as well...
‘World first’ trial highlights benefits of a digital deposit return scheme
OVER 20,000 cash rewards have been redeemed by consumers in a 'world first' digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) trial.
The project was led by recycling...
New study explores impact of disposable cup charges
A new study by Zero Waste Scotland has found that selling disposable coffee cups separately rather than offering discounts for reusables can 'significantly increase' the...
Government advised to ‘urgently incentivise’ take-up of recyclable materials in 2025
THE UK Government has been urged to incentivise the take-up of 'genuinely recyclable materials' in 2025, following the publication of a new poll commissioned...
Vegware brewing up a storm over coffee cup recycling
EDINBURGH-based Vegware claims to have devised a solution to the ongoing issue surrounding the recycling of coffee cups.
The eco packaging specialist has produced a 59-second...
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...
Coveris and TIPA enter exclusive agreement to deliver home compostable produce labels
COVERIS and TIPA® Compostable Packaging have entered an exclusive agreement to manufacture and market compostable labels for fresh produce in the UK.
The move has...
