Grangemouth could be transformed to support UK’s deposit return scheme
A new report into the long-term industrial future of Grangemouth has suggested transforming the town's refinery into a plastics recycling facility, which could aid...
Trial will see Stirling city centre residents dispose of waste in communal bin hubs
RESIDENTS in Stirling city centre are to be asked to dispose and recycle their household waste in communal bin hubs as part of a...
AM Labels adds to offering with automatic packet feeding system
AM Labels has added an automatic packet feeding system to its portfolio.
When connected to the LabelPack Label X JR wipe-on applicator, AM Labels said...
Paper-based packs aim to take the confusion out of recycling
KM Packaging has launched K-Nature Paper HBe, described as a high barrier paper packaging material designed to eliminate consumer confusion around recycling.
The product is...
Automation brings labour and efficiency gains for bacon producer
BACON producer Denhay Farms has fully automated its packaging operations by integrating Ravenwood’s linerless technology for its sleeves, in a move that is said...
Polytag celebrates double ISO success
PACKAGING solutions provider Polytag has announced the achievement of two International Standards Organisation (ISO) certifications.
The firm revealed it has been awarded ISO 9001 and...
Study highlights green benefits of Metsä folding boxboard
A life cycle assessment conducted by Metsä Board has reportedly concluded that switching from white-lined chipboard (WLC) to Metsä's folding boxboard can reduce the...
DS Smith drives forward with JLR packaging partnership extension
DS Smith has announced an extension of the firm's contractual agreement to create fibre-based packaging solutions for JLR.
The five-year £108 million contract will see DS...
‘Breakthrough’ innovation tipped to transform mechanical recycling of flexible films
SUSTAINABILITY tech specialist Nextek and flexible packaging business Coveris have teamed up to boost the mechanical recycling of flexible films with a 'breakthrough' innovation...
Packaging firm ramps up sustainable credentials with green energy commitment
FOOD packaging specialist Faerch has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Eurowind Energy, which will supply the business with 70,000 MWh of...
