‘Unique’ expedition to assess impact of plastic waste on uninhabited island
PACKAGING compliance scheme Valpak is to participate in an expedition to clean up 10 tonnes of plastic on an uninhabited Pacific island 'littered' with...
Seven in heaven: Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2019 winners revealed
THE seven winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2019 have been announced on Day Two of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, held at...
Scots firm making waves with surfboard protection product
INFLATABLE protective packaging business BUBL Packaging has launched a new product designed to safeguard surfboards in transit.
BoardBUBL is the result of a collaboration between the...
PDM 2019 postponed amid Brexit “uncertainty”
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Design & Moulding Event (PDM) have revealed the show has been postponed for two years, citing the "current economic climate" as...
Majority of BPF members “clearly reject” no-deal Brexit
A flash poll conducted by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) found that most members would be in favour of revoking article 50 to avoid...
UK at recycling “tipping point”, warns DS Smith
NEW research from packaging provider DS Smith is warning that the UK is at a recycling “tipping point” and looks to fall short of...
Packaging Innovations sees “record-breaking” 2019 attendance
PACKAGING Innovations, Empack and Label&Print has reported a record-breaking attendance for 2019.
The exhibition, which recently took place across two days at Birmingham’s NEC, attracted...
Bespoke solution helps Glasgow-based vegan box provider
ANTALIS Packaging has helped a Glasgow-based business inject the "wow factor" into its collaboration with Vegan vlogger Monami Frost by creating a limited edition beauty...
The Can Makers and Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association unite
TRADE body The Can Makers has announced it is to merge with the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) in a move aimed at streamlining...
Latest acquisitions boost Fife packaging specialist’s expansion plans
GLENROTHES-headquartered packaging specialist Pitreavie has announced plans to invest over £1 million in a new office complex and extra warehouse space.
The move follows the...
