Waitrose to remove wine packaging element originally used to deter moths
WAITROSE is to trial the removal of plastic and foil sleeves around the neck of a selection of its wine bottles.
Describing it as a...
Tesco to change yoghurt packaging to prevent ‘unnecessary’ waste
TESCO is to switch from 'use by' to 'best before' dates on more than 30 yoghurt lines in a move it says is to...
Heriot-Watt unveils energy-efficient alternative to incinerating face masks
HERIOT-WATT University has developed an alternative to the 'expensive' process of incinerating disposable face masks.
Researchers from the Edinburgh learning institute have unveiled a process...
University fast-tracks development of deodorant packaging innovation
LANCASTER University has fast-tracked the development of an award-winning eco-friendly deodorant innovation.
Laura Meehan, founder of Let's Rethink This, is behind the design of the 100%...
Contact targets flexibles and labels markets with Esko investment
FLEXOGRAPHIC plates manufacturer Contact Originators has invested in a third Esko CDI Crystal XPS imager and exposure solution.
The firm explained the move is designed...
New TTR launched to meet demand for printing on paper-based flexible film packs
MARKEM-Imaje has announced it is bringing a new grade of wax/resin thermal transfer ribbon (TTR) to market for the SmartDate X Series coders.
The move...
Businesses warned not to take potential PPT penalties lightly
ECOVERITAS has warned that any future changes to the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) must not solely be about boosting the treasury's coffers.
The PPT, introduced...
Tinpac becomes associate member of MPMA
TINPAC, a supplier of pre-formed and bespoke metal packaging, has joined the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) as an associate member.
Operating across various sectors,...
Xaar makes major printhead manufacturing facilities investment
INKJET printing technology group Xaar has announced it has invested approximately £1.2 million in its printhead manufacturing facilities.
Xaar explained that the 10-week project will provide...
New reusable cup scheme launches in the Highlands
ENVIRONMENTAL charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has launched a new reusable cup scheme designed to make it easy to switch from single-use cups to reusable...
