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Campaigners urge Holyrood to adopt Nordic-style variable DRS

CAMPAIGNERS have urged the Scottish Government to implement a Nordic-style deposit return scheme with a variable rate after research found 'landslide' public support for...
DS Smith e-commerce report

Research reveals soaring last-mile delivery costs for e-commerce businesses

NEW research from DS Smith has revealed e-commerce businesses across the UK and Europe are seeing last-mile delivery costs continuing to rise by up...

Leading retailers to debate plastics in packaging at industry event

A number of major retailers have been confirmed for the upcoming Big Plastics Debate at Packaging Innovations 2018. Representatives from Coca Cola, Co-Op, Asda, Marks...

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...
New Amazon recyclable packaging

Amazon and Mondi push the envelope on sustainable packaging

NEW recyclable packaging has started to land on UK doorsteps following a collaboration between Amazon and Mondi to tackle unnecessary packaging. Amazon scientists and engineers...
Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2024

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...

Smurfit Kappa investment tipped to ‘redefine’ UK packaging landscape

SMURFIT Kappa has unveiled a 'momentous' investment in machinery for its UK Hexacomb offering. The firm said the move is poised to 'redefine' the packaging...
Loma online training academy photo

Inspection equipment specialist launches online training academy in the UK

INSPECTION equipment manufacturer Loma Systems has announced the official launch of its online training academy in the UK. As part of the LOMA Training Academy, the...

Macfarlane reports increased revenues and profit

MACFARLANE Group has revealed that 'strong growth' has delivered results 'ahead of market expectations' after the business released its preliminary financial results for the...

Coca-Cola trials removing labels from Sprite on-the-go bottles

LABELS are to be temporarily removed from Sprite on-the-go bottles as part of Coca-Cola's trial of 'label-less' packaging. The pilot will see labels on single...