Edinburgh packaging manufacturer looks to corner the folding carton market
EDINBURGH-based Thomson Print & Packaging is reaping the rewards after bringing folding carton converting fully in-house, facilitated by the installation of a BOBST NOVAFOLD...
Furlough scheme extended until end of October
THE Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until the end of October, meaning furloughed workers will continue to receive 80% of their salary...
Binary labelling system aims to provide clarity over recycling
OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the launch of a new binary labelling system, which will be rolled out in the New Year.
The organisation...
Reuse and refill challenges and opportunities to be highlighted at London Packaging Week
SEBASTIAN Munden, chair at WRAP and former Unilever UK & Ireland CEO, will share insights on scaling reuse and refill during a panel at...
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...
Reduced alcohol trend ‘driving new levels of innovation’ across soft drinks market
NEW research has highlighted the growth and innovation currently taking place within the soft drinks market
Can Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers...
Environmental charity closes with call for government and industry to ‘step up for reuse’
CHARITY and social enterprise City to Sea has announced it will be concluding operations this month after ten years of campaigning to stop plastic...
PRS Europe breaks 10,000-visitor barrier for the first time
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe have confirmed a 32% increase in visitor numbers this year.
The exhibition and conference, which is dedicated to...
Spirit Labels apprentice takes top prize at Print Scotland ceremony
INES Hiu Wai Law of Renfrew-based Spirit Labels Ltd has been crowned Print Scotland’s Overall Apprentice of the Year at the tenth annual Scottish...
Mondi holds the advantage on drinks packaging with new solution
MONDI has announced the launch of Hug&Hold, describing it as a 'recyclable, paper-based solution' to replace plastic shrink wrap for PET bottle bundle packs.
Hug&Hold...
