Survey highlights concerns around supply chain sustainability

NEW research has revealed 83% of packaging professionals think their company's supply chain is either not as sustainable as it could be or not...

Packaging manufacturer launches second recycling facility

PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has opened a second recycling facility. ReCover, the firm's new recycling business segment, is dedicated to closing the loop and keeping plastic...

Zero Waste Bag launched for ‘hard to recycle’ materials

TERRACYCLE has announced the launch of a 'first-of-its-kind' solution for hard to recycle rubbish. The Zero Waste Bag is designed to offer consumers a 'simple...

Government minister officially opens Cullen’s expanded Glasgow facility

SCOTLAND'S minister for small business, trade and innovation has officially opened Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging's new factory extension in Glasgow. Richard Lochhead MSP visited the expanded...
Winfried Muehling

Listen to the consumer to beat ‘plastic pollution’

By Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director, Pro Carton WORLD Environment Day, on 5th June 2023, is a worldwide campaign calling for global solutions to combat...

Lidl to package beef mince in vacuum packs

LIDL has unveiled plans to introduce vacuum-packed packaging across its beef mince range. The retailer said the packaging change will result in a plastic reduction of...

First minister calls on Westminster to revoke rejection of glass’ DRS inclusion

SCOTLAND'S first minister has written to Rishi Sunak urging him to revoke the UK Government's rejection of glass in Scotland's deposit return scheme (DRS). Humza...

Canned food to be showcased during Healthy Eating Week

CANNED Food UK has partnered with the British Nutrition Foundation to launch the ‘CANtastic Recipe Competition’ as part of Healthy Eating Week (June 12-16). The...

A taste of Scotland: Croxsons creates primary packaging for Ramsay’s Gin launch

GLASS packaging business Croxsons has teamed up with Eden Mill Distillery to produce primary packaging for the launch of Ramsay’s Gin, a London Dry...

Coveris and Notpla celebrate award win

COVERIS and Notpla have been announced as the winners of the Environmental & Sustainability Award at The British Sandwich and Food to Go...