Survey highlights increasing demand for e-commerce sustainable packaging

ALMOST one in five (19%) consumers have said they would not buy from online retailers who do not use sustainable packaging. The findings came in...

Seaweed lining adds to green credentials of new compostable food boxes

TRI-Star Packaging has introduced new kraft food boxes lined with Notpla Coating, a lining made from seaweed which replaces the plastic coating usually used...

‘World-first’ edible packaging solution to be trialled in recipe boxes

GOUSTO is trialling what has been described as a 'world-first' edible packaging solution, to help improve the environmental credentials in its recipe boxes. Following 15...

Scotland’s public water taps ‘save one million single-use plastic bottles’

SCOTTISH Water has announced that the nation's 'expanding' network of new public water taps has saved the equivalent of one million single-use plastic bottles...

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...

Scottish ‘ingenuity’ key in Prevented Ocean Plastic success story

SCOTLAND is playing a ‘huge part’ in an innovative form of recycled packaging being found across supermarket shelves, the director of the firm behind...

Dalkeith labels specialist celebrates double award success

NSD Labels has won two major awards at the 2021 FlexoTech International Print and Innovations Awards, held in London. The Dalkeith-based business triumphed in the...

Arjowiggins confirms DIGIPEEL production will move to Scottish mill

ARJOWIGGINS has announced that production of its DIGIPEEL transfer paper will recommence at the manufacturer's mill in Stoneywood, near Aberdeen, after the business moved manufacturing...

Graham’s adopts new cardboard-thermoformed plastic solution for yoghurt brand

GRAHAM'S, The Family Dairy, has made its Skyr yoghurt cups more sustainable after teaming up with Greiner Packaging. Greiner has been supplying Graham’s with packaging...

PPMA Show 2021 celebrates successful return to live events

ORGANISATIONS of PPMA Show 2021 have described the event as a 'great success' after businesses welcomed the opportunity to return to face-to-face exhibitions after...