‘First of its kind’ initiative aims to set new standards in paper cup recycling

HUHTAMAKI and Stora Enso have teamed up on a 'first of its kind' paper cup recycling initiative. The Cup Collective aims to recycle and capture...

Recyclable butter wrap wins top innovation accolade

WIPAK UK is celebrating after its recyclable butter wrap was announced as the winner of the ‘Innovation in Sustainable Packaging’ category at the IDF...

Mondi holds the advantage on drinks packaging with new solution

MONDI has announced the launch of Hug&Hold, describing it as a 'recyclable, paper-based solution' to replace plastic shrink wrap for PET bottle bundle packs. Hug&Hold...

Reduced alcohol trend ‘driving new levels of innovation’ across soft drinks market

NEW research has highlighted the growth and innovation currently taking place within the soft drinks market Can Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers...

Macfarlane records ‘solid’ half-year interim results

MACFARLANE Group has released its interim results for the first half of 2022, which show a 14% rise in revenue to £139.2 million compared...

UK-manufactured food pots offer new on-the-go solution

COLPAC has confirmed the launch of its new range of FSC-certified multi-food pots. Manufactured in the UK, the pots are described as a 'versatile' food-to-go...

DS Smith trials range of alternative fibres to boost circular economy goals

DS Smith has revealed it is trialling new materials for its paper and packaging making process which includes straw, daisies, hemp, cocoa shells and...

Vegware Sustainability Report outlines progress on environmental ambitions

COMPOSTABLE foodservice packaging specialist Vegware has released its Sustainability Report 2021. The report highlights the Edinburgh-headquartered firm's commitment to driving access to composting infrastructure, and...

wagamama packaging initiative set to significantly reduce virgin plastics usage

WAGAMAMA has confirmed plans to replace more than eight million delivery bowls with new packaging using recyclable material. The firm believes the decision will remove...

One year to go: Scottish businesses urged to prepare now for DRS

CIRCULARITY Scotland is calling on producers, retailers, and hospitality venues across Scotland to begin preparing for the introduction of the country's deposit return scheme...