Edinburgh Napier spinout launches biodegradable ‘forever chemicals’ alternative
AN Edinburgh Napier University spinout has discovered a method of using seaweed waste to produce a biodegradable alternative to chemical plastics.
The discovery was made...
Berry outlines ‘breakthrough’ technology in PE cling film
BERRY Global has produced a new white paper designed to outline the solution to finding an alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films...
Klöckner Pentaplast announces ‘major breakthrough’ in food packaging
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has announced the launch of what it describes as the first food packaging trays comprising 100% recycled PET (rPET) deriving exclusively...
Ardagh launches rooftop solar energy plant in Irvine
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has announced that a new solar installation at its glass facility in Irvine, Ayrshire, is now generating enough electricity back to...
‘First’ fully recyclable paper crisp packet launched
THE UK's 'first fully recyclable paper crisp packet' has been launched.
Unveiled by the British Crisp Co, the solution is designed to address the issue...
Cullen’s Fibre Bottle nominated for prestigious award
CULLEN Eco Friendly Packaging has been nominated for the prestigious Earthshot Prize for its innovative Fibre Bottle solution.
The Earthshot Prize sets out five universal...
Limited edition vodka bottle is a ‘symbol of unity and diversity’
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has teamed up with The Absolut Group and singer, songwriter, actor and social activist Olly Alexander to create the limited edition...
Amcor marks 60th anniversary of ‘revolutionary’ screw cap range
AMCOR Capsules, a specialist in closures and capsules for wine and spirits brands, is marking the 60th anniversary of its STELVIN aluminum screw cap...
Smurfit Kappa achieves four of its top sustainability targets
SMURFIT Kappa has announced it has achieved four of its mid-term Better Planet 2050 sustainability targets.
According to the company's 17th Sustainable Development Report, Smurfit...
Macfarlane Group completes acquisition of Allpack Packaging Supplies
MACFARLANE Group has completed the acquisition of protective packaging specialist Allpack Packaging Supplies.
East Anglia-based Allpack supples products to customers across a range of sectors...
