Finalists announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023

THE finalists have been announced for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023. The winners of all seven categories will be announced on 11 May on...

Organisation releases new guidelines for high-quality paper carrier bags

THE Paper Bag platform – a collaboration of Europe’s leading kraft paper manufacturers and paper bag producers – has published new guidelines for high-quality...

Unilever adds accessible QR code to Persil packaging

UNILEVER is adding a new QR code to packaging, creating a more inclusive experience for blind and partially sighted people, launching first on Persil’s...

Evolution and TMG complete ‘extremely challenging’ Grangemouth automation task

PEEBLES-based Evolution Bottling and Packaging Solutions and Italian manufacturer TMG Impianti have recently installed and commissioned a new 9,000 bph tube depalletiser and high-level...

Scottish DRS delay a ‘triumph for common sense’

ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has described the delay to Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as a 'triumph for common sense' and a decision...

EFIA Print Awards celebrates “record” number of entries

DS Smith and Smurfit Kappa were among the big winners at the 2018 European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA) Print Awards, picking up 16 and 14...

O-I showcases latest innovations at Edinburgh spirits event

O-I has revealed how it re-emphasised sustainable innovation in glass packaging at the Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference in Edinburgh this week. The conference, held at...

New look aims to bring out the best in Scottish beer brand

SCOTTISH beer brand Belhaven Best has unveiled a new look described as celebrating over 300 years of brewing history. The design by creative agency Thirst...

Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed until at least 2025

SCOTLAND'S deposit return scheme (DRS) has been delayed until at least October 2025. The Scottish Government said the delay comes as a consequence of the...

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...