The necessary shift within sustainable packaging
Although the public has widely supported the switch to sustainable forms of pack materials, more adoption of appropriate machinery is required to allow greater...
New research will examine whether retailers are ‘maximising opportunities’ for on-pack branding
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Packaging is on a mission to learn more about online shopping trends by launching its 7th annual unboxing survey.
The survey...
New report examines ‘motivators and barriers’ to people engaging in reusable packaging systems
ENVIRONMENTAL charity Hubbub is making a number of recommendations to help make reusable food and drink packaging systems work and become mainstream.
The organisation is...
Winners of Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 announced
WINNERS of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 have been announced during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
The seven winners are as follows:
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UK businesses warned over looming Plastic Packaging Tax submission deadline
PACKAGING data specialist Ecoveritas is urging UK businesses to be prepared to submit their Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) return before the end of July.
Companies...
Scottish single-use plastics ban a ‘further warning’ for food processors of the risks of...
LEGISLATION banning single-use plastic items in Scotland has been described as representing an ‘alarm bell’ for what may lie ahead for food processors when...
Awards programme honours top can designs
CAN Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK, has announced the launch of its Design Accolades award programme.
The first designs...
Collaborative project develops sustainable packaging solution using ‘advanced recycling’
HEINZ and Tesco have teamed up with a range of specialist partners on a new trial which they hope will inspire the wider industry...
Whisky brand unveils ‘striking’ new packaging as growth plans gather pace
CAMPBELTOWN distillery Glen Scotia has announced a series of 'striking' new bottle and packaging designs.
Earlier this year, the brand released its oldest and rarest...
New brand gets Honest with reusable bottle made from recycled single-use products
A new reusable drinking bottle has been launched, made in the UK from recycled single-use bottles.
The Honest Bottle has been unveiled by Honest, a...
