Storopack unveils new paper cushion system
STOROPACK has revealed that its new PAPERplus Shooter³ paper cushion system can process up to 160m of recycled paper a minute and create cushions...
EU launches first ever Europe-wide plastics strategy
The European Union has laid out plans for the first ever Europe-wide plastics strategy.
The strategy is being adopted as “a part of the transition...
New packaging unveiled to help simplify export of wine and spirits
UPS, Sealed Air, Smurfit Kappa and Macfarlane Packaging have launched a new range of packaging designed for shipping individual bottles of spirits and wine,...
Smurfit Kappa hails progress of sustainability strategy
SMURFIT Kappa has revealed the business is making 'significant and tangible' progress on achieving its sustainability targets according to its 14th Sustainable Development Report.
Compared...
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...
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 winners announced
A PET food packaging tray and a system that mechanically processes recovered household waste polypropylene (PP) back into contact-sensitive packaging have been named among...
Great to be back: PPMA Show 2021 brings welcome return of live events
Despite the ongoing pandemic-related challenges and recent fuel crisis, organisers of PPMA Show 2021 revealed the event attracted a ‘solid’ attendance, as more than...
Holyrood stands its ground over cigarette packaging
THE Scottish Government has said it will not be deterred by the prospect of a legal challenge by major tobacco firms over the legislation...
Macfarlane hails ‘exceptional’ contribution of employees as financial results show resilience
MACFARLANE Group has recorded a 'resilient' financial performance in the first half of 2020 despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Glasgow-headquarted business...
Major brands collaborate on landmark Scottish returnable cup trial
THE UK’s first-ever returnable cup initiative between multiple national brands is set to launch in Glasgow today.
The scheme aims to help address issues associated...
