Ecoveritas warns of ‘vast unnecessary’ waste created by Black Friday sales

ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has urged e-commerce retailers not to overlook the 'vast unnecessary' waste created by Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The organisation...
Coffee tins with animation design

Young Dundee artist’s design to appear on coffee tins across the country

DUNDEE artist Calder Chen's designs will appear on Nescafé Azera tins across the UK, after he was selected as one of six winners in...

Berry highlights recycling commitment with third party accreditation move

BERRY Global has announced that its European flexible films division is adopting a standard approach to substantiate its recycled content claims, including for its...
Student using a reverse vending machine

Scottish trial shows small financial incentive can drive surge in recycling

A trial involving Scottish-based students has revealed a surge in recycling following the introduction of a small financial incentive. Students from across the Motherwell, Coatbridge...
Vegware cups

Vegware adds to end-of-life waste management options for customers

EDINBURGH-based packaging specialist Vegware has launched another waste disposal option for the firm's coffee cups. All of Vegware’s single and double wall hot cups can...

Vegware’s new MD eyes big year in food retail

THE new MD of Vegware has told Packaging Scotland that the business is confident of boosting its presence even further in the food retail...
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London Packaging Week Innovation Gallery line-up revealed

EASYFAIRS UK, organiser of London Packaging Week, has announced the products that will comprise the 2024 Innovation Gallery line-up. Set to be the centrepiece of...
Fruit with compostable labels

Coveris and TIPA enter exclusive agreement to deliver home compostable produce labels

COVERIS and TIPA® Compostable Packaging have entered an exclusive agreement to manufacture and market compostable labels for fresh produce in the UK. The move has...

New research outlines online shopping demand for greener packaging

  NEW research has found that almost a third of online shoppers would like more environmentally friendly packaging - and would be prepared to pay more...

Cullen plans to use football sponsorship to spread eco-friendly message

CULLEN has announced a two-year sponsorship deal with SPFL top flight outfit Hamilton Academical Football Club as its new front of shirt partner. The Glasgow-based moulded...