‘Value for all’ is key to deposit return in Scotland
THE Scottish public is to have its say on a deposit return scheme (DRS) after the Scottish Government recently officially opened a public consultation...
Packaging producers urged to do more to fund recycling
THE Recycling Association has urged greater funding of recycling by packaging retailers and manufacturers following publication of a new report by the National Audit...
New drinks bottle allows consumers to customise sugar intake
GLASS specialist Beatson Clark has produced a new bottle designed to help fight the war on sugar by allowing consumers to control the amount...
New range of paper tipped to bring “world of new possibilities” to packaging sector
SMURFIT Kappa is developing a new range of paper tipped to "open up a world of new possibilities" for the packaging industry.
The firm has announced the...
Irvine glass plant recognised for sustainability innovation
ARDAGH Group has won a sustainability innovation award at the inaugural International Beverage Awards, held recently in Tokyo.
The business fought off competition from 84 entries...
Bosch seeks new owner for its packaging machinery business
BOSCH Group has announced plans to sell its packaging business after "intensively and thoroughly considering all its strategic options".
The business will look for a...
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...
Joint venture creates new Scottish pallet and timber packaging offering
THE owners of Scott Timber and Pallet 24 have teamed up to form Pallet 2 Packaging, a new joint venture formed following the acquisition...
‘Potentially ground-breaking’ £3m recycling facility announced
FUNDING of over £3 million has been announced for a new plastics recycling and sorting facility in Scotland.
Project Beacon, located at Binn Farm in...
Automated labelling helps Scots gin brand meet growing demand
INDUSTRIAL Labelling Systems (ILS) has been credited with playing a key role in the growth of a Hebrides-based gin brand.
Bruichladdich Distillery, on the Isle...
