Poll shows support for banning single-use plastic coffee cup lids

A new survey has found that 73% of respondents would like to see the 'immediate banning' of single-use plastic coffee cup lids in the...

Collaboration to industrialise the production of paper bottles

STORA Enso and Pulpex have collaborated to industrialise the production of paper bottles and containers made from wood fiber pulp. Pulpex, the sustainable packaging technology...

HMRC urges businesses to get ready for new plastic packaging tax

HMRC has published a policy paper detailing how businesses should prepare for the impending plastic packaging tax. The new tax, which is to take effect...

Burger King brings augmented reality to customers via packaging

BURGER King has partnered with the creators of Angry Birds to bring augmented reality to customers. The collaboration will see the fast food giant utilise...

Colpac expands award-winning tray range

COLPAC is celebrating after winning the New Product Award in the packaging and equipment category at the Sammies Awards 2021 for its Stagione range, which...

Dantex aims to emerge from pandemic ‘stronger’

DANTEX Group has revealed how the business aims to emerge stronger from the Covid-19 pandemic, with the business currently 'channeling its activities into preparing...

Pepsi-Co unveils new look for Rockstar Energy Drink range

PEPSI-CO has produced new packaging for Rockstar Energy Drink following its recent acquisition of the caffeinated drinks brand. The corporation said that the new design...

Bud Light targets new Euro 2020 packs becoming ‘Vuvuzela of 2021’

WEARABLE packs of Bud Light are set to be released ahead of the summer's delayed Euro 2020 tournament. The initiative, dubbed boxheads, comes in celebration of...

Compostable garment bags help reduce waste on film and TV sets

SIMPLY Stem, a supplier of sustainable products to film and television sets, has teamed up with compostable packaging supplier TIPA to provide garment bags...

SIG launches tethered caps for beverage cartons

SIG has revealed plans to launch tethered caps for its beverage cartons in Europe in the second half of 2021, well ahead of the...