Getting consumers more engaged with plastics recycling is the aim of Recoup’s Defra-funded project

Round table addresses recycling

FLUMMOXED by waste flows? Mystified by materials recycling? The recent conference of Recoup (RECycling Of Used Plastics), an independent expert on plastics recycling, unveiled a...

Aberdeenshire business named Egg Packer of the Year

ABERDEENSHIRE-based Farmlay has been named Egg Packer of the Year at the National Egg & Poultry Awards 2026 in London. The win comes following an...
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Packaging stakeholders give mixed response to chancellor’s autumn budget

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves' autumn budget contained a number of announcements of relevance to the packaging industry. Of particular note was the increase to the Plastic...
Foodservice Packaging Association seminar

FPA warns current EPR implementation ‘risks creating confusion and financial uncertainty’

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that action is needed to ensure fair implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Leaders from across the packaging sector...
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Zero Waste Scotland highlights ‘staggering’ impact of food waste on the environment

NEW research from Zero Waste Scotland has revealed food waste is having 'previously unquantified' impacts on the health of the planet in addition to...
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PPMA Show 2020 postponed

PPMA Show 2020 has been postponed due to the Covid-19 situation. This is the first time the event hasn't taken place since being founded in...

UK at recycling “tipping point”, warns DS Smith

NEW research from packaging provider DS Smith is warning that the UK is at a recycling “tipping point” and looks to fall short of...

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society presents Distillers One of One packaging concept

THE Scotch Malt Whisky Society has revealed it is bucking the trend with its inaugural contribution to the Distillers One of One auction at...
Highland-inspired packaging concept

Highlands-inspired packaging concept triumphs in student design competition

ANTALIS has announced the winners of its 2025 student packaging design competition. For the fifth consecutive year, the firm teamed up with Brief Cases for...

PPMA Show 2021 celebrates successful return to live events

ORGANISATIONS of PPMA Show 2021 have described the event as a 'great success' after businesses welcomed the opportunity to return to face-to-face exhibitions after...