Hospital begins trial of sustainable theatre caps created by Scottish universities

CLYDEBANK'S Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is trialling reusable theatre caps made from a sustainable plant-based material as part of a research project by...
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London Packaging Week offers free access to 2024 conference sessions

THE organisers of London Packaging Week have announced it will now offer full access to its 2024 conference agenda free of charge. Easyfairs UK said...
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BCMPA launches new Associate Membership programme

THE BCMPA has introduced a new category of membership, as it invites organisations that provide goods, services and advice to the manufacturing, packing, fulfilment,...
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Recyclability Assessment Methodology for pEPR brings ‘valuable clarification’

OPRL has welcomed the publication by Defra and the pEPR Scheme Administrator of the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) for Packaging EPR. Jude Allan, interim MD...
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Label printing specialist unveils new training video series

LABEL Apeel has launched a new monthly training video series aimed at designers, brand managers, and marketing professionals. The series aims to offer insights into...
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New research raises concerns over festive season plastic waste

MATERIALS innovation company Xampla has claimed food service and takeaway brands have a responsibility to replace 'hidden and harmful' plastics in 2025. The firm has...
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Boxing clever: protective packaging firm helps spread Christmas cheer

FOLLOWING on from its partnership with The Marmalade Trust, protective packaging manufacturer GWP has revealed it has stepped in to help a second local...

Scottish Government ramps up plans to boost reuse and recycling rates

THE Scottish Government has published its Circular Economy and Waste Route Map, containing actions aimed at ensuring households and businesses boost reuse and recycling...
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Flint Group hails ‘substantial advancements’ in sustainability journey

FLINT Group, a supplier of inks and coatings for the print and packaging industry, has launched its Sustainability Report for the 2023 financial year,...
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Automate UK confirms appointment of Peter Williamson as new chair

TRADE association Automate UK has appointed Peter Williamson as its new chairman, succeeding James Causebrook who stepped down having reached the end of his...