New study explores impact of disposable cup charges
A new study by Zero Waste Scotland has found that selling disposable coffee cups separately rather than offering discounts for reusables can 'significantly increase' the...
Plastics Industry Award winners revealed
THE winners of the 2019 Plastics Industry Awards have been announced. Actor Shaun Williamson revealed the 16 winners at a ceremony in London, with Rosti Automotive...
Scotland’s deposit return scheme to include glass pending consultation period
THE Scottish Government has opened a consultation period lasting until 10 December 2019 on the country's deposit return scheme (DRS)
Leading bodies back calls urging exclusion of glass in Deposit Return Scheme
BRITISH Glass has released an open letter raising its concerns over the potential inclusion of glass in the impending Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which will see a refundable 20p deposit imposed on plastic bottles, cans and potentially glass bottles
Tesco warn brands that excessively packaged goods will not be sold in stores
Tesco has warned that it will stop stocking brands which use excessive packaging for their products
Game of Thrones whisky packaging up for award
MCLAREN Packaging has been shortlisted for an award in the 2019 Luxury Packaging Awards
Stepping out of the comfort zone
We recently spoke to Phil Husband, Smurfit Kappa’s UK packaging insights manager, about the wider industry response to environmental challenges
New poll finds Scots would back variable deposit return scheme
NEW research has found that almost eight-in-10 Scots believe people would understand how to use a deposit return scheme (DRS) with a variable fee charged based on the size of the drinks container
‘Rising Star’ joins Frugalpac to help drive sales growth
FRUGALPAC, the manufacturer of a recyclable coffee cup made from recycled paper, is stepping up growth plans with the appointment if a new sales manager
Biscuit firm bordering on plastic free packaging
BORDER Biscuits have unveiled new packaging for their products which will feature 90% less plastic than before
