Circularity Scotland appoints administrators

THE firm which was due to oversee Scotland's deposit return scheme (DRS) has appointed administrators in the wake of the scheme being delayed again. Speaking...

Cullen to ramp up production as demand soars for sustainable packs

GLASGOW-based Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging has announced plans to increase production to one BILLION plastic-free units per year as demand soars for its sustainable corrugated...

Scottish Government launches public consultation on deposit returns

THE Scottish public is to have its say on a deposit return scheme after the Scottish Government officially opened a public consultation on the...

Holyrood stands its ground over cigarette packaging

THE Scottish Government has said it will not be deterred by the prospect of a legal challenge by major tobacco firms over the legislation...

‘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...

Reusable lid innovation helps to close the loop on yoghurt packaging

YEO Valley Organic 350g and 450g tubs of yoghurt are now utilising reusable lids available from the company’s online loyalty scheme by exchanging ‘Yeokens’. Sebastian...
PPMA Total exhibition 2019

PPMA Show 2020 postponed

PPMA Show 2020 has been postponed due to the Covid-19 situation. This is the first time the event hasn't taken place since being founded in...

Macfarlane hails ‘exceptional’ contribution of employees as financial results show resilience

MACFARLANE Group has recorded a 'resilient' financial performance in the first half of 2020 despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Glasgow-headquarted business...
Pregnant women should avoid canned food, advises a US study into fertility and the chemical BPA

Fertility fears around BPA plastics

A study presented at the yearly meeting in Boston of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has highlighted the fertility dangers associated with...

Camvac relaunches ‘Rolls-Royce’ of transparent lidding films

CAMVAC has announced it has relaunched a range of AlOx barrier lidding film solutions, namely Camclear, Extrapet, and Extrapet PCR. Re-engineered with a choice of...