Survey highlights increasing demand for e-commerce sustainable packaging
ALMOST one in five (19%) consumers have said they would not buy from online retailers who do not use sustainable packaging.
The findings came in...
Build of Pulpex’s new Glasgow facility reaches major milestone
PULPEX'S build of a new 87,000 manufacturing facility near Glasgow Airport is progressing with work complete on the steel frame.
The Glasgow site represents a...
Supermarkets launch designer tote bags to encourage reuse mindset
FASHION designer Anya Hindmarch has collaborated with Waitrose and Sainsbury's to launch a new reusable shopping bag.
The project is defined by 'eco not ego'...
Sainsbury’s launches vacuum-packed mince to reduce plastic
SAINSBURY'S has swapped traditional plastic tray packaging for a new vacuum-packed alternative across its beef mince range in what it says is a UK supermarket...
Operator announced for Scotland and wider UK’s deposit return schemes
UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd (UK DMO) has been announced as the operator of the deposit return schemes for single-use plastic and metal drinks...
Scots firm making waves with surfboard protection product
INFLATABLE protective packaging business BUBL Packaging has launched a new product designed to safeguard surfboards in transit.
BoardBUBL is the result of a collaboration between the...
New poll shows strong support for DRS amidst further delay fears
A new poll has revealed 73% of Britons want the new UK Government to press ahead with a deposit return scheme for all drinks...
Recyclable films and the future of flexible packaging
By Steve Hallford – product development technologist at Parkside
WHERE does flexible packaging fit in the circular economy of the future? It ticks a number...
Divide and conquer: Investment boosts Scots firm
CARDBOARD specialist Glenhaze has invested £300,000 in new machinery using a hire purchase facility from Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance.
The Bathgate-based firm specialises in...
Scottish packaging ‘pioneer’ sweeps up with curling sponsorship deal
SCOTLAND'S curling stars have signed a new sponsorship deal with Scotch whisky cream liqueur brand Magnum, which is described as a 'pioneer' when it...
