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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...
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Food industry prepares for EU allergen labelling rules

NEW EU regulations on food allergen labelling come into effect in 13 December 2014, part of the Food Information for Consumers Regulation (EU) No....

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020 winners announced

AN eco coffee maker, in-home water appliance and gel-less film recycling technology were among the winners at the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020. Announced at the...

DRS’ material specification requirements published

THE organisation delivering the deposit return scheme (DRS) across Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland has published its material specification for drinks containers included in the scheme.  Designed to support...

Berlin Packaging confirms new EMEA spirits division

BERLIN Packaging has chosen Luxe Pack Monaco to announce the creation of its new EMEA division, Berlin Packaging Spirits, which has been developed to...

‘Confusing’ information potentially hindering packaging recycling

NEW research commissioned by OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has revealed that recycling remains important for consumers - but more than half of respondents said...

Innovative can designs receive accolades

THREE 'striking' new designs have been recognised in the bi-annual Can Makers Accolades programme. Gen!us India Pale Ale, Au Vodka, and Happy Drinks all received...

Pitreavie Group to open £3.8m Cumbernauld manufacturing site

PITREAVIE Group has unveiled plans to open a new £3.8 million corrugated box manufacturing facility in Cumbernauld. The packaging specialist said the 57,000 sq. ft....
University of Strathclyde cans turned into art

Used cans at University of Strathclyde recycled into artwork

USED drinks cans at the University of Strathclyde have been repurposed into a piece of art as part of a project to encourage people...

Colpac earns landmark environmental accolade from BPIF

COLPAC has announced that it has become the first company to be awarded the reviewed and updated Environmental Seal of Business Excellence from The...