Binary labels are key in increasing recyling rates
THE executive director of OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has hailed the ‘amazing’ levels of innovation within the packaging industry, as businesses attempt to meet...
Label manufacturer appoints new business development manager
THE Label Makers has announced the appointment of Dan Wilson as business development manager.
The manufacturer revealed his role is intended to strengthen the sales...
Diageo confirms £40.5 million investment in beer packaging facilities
DIAGEO has announced it investing £40.5 million to expand capacity at its packaging facilities in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Runcorn, England, to support the...
Companies share thoughts on plastic packaging tax
PLASTIC packaging manufactured in, or imported into, the UK containing less than 30% recycled plastic will be subject to a tax of £200 per...
77% of businesses unaware of plastic packaging tax
OVER three quarters (77%) of UK businesses are unaware of the impending plastic packaging tax, Veolia has reported.
The French-headquartered utility and service firm commissioned...
Minebea Intec launches refreshed website to improve the user experience
MINEBEA Intec has announced a relaunch of its website, which the company revealed offers 'improved usability, intuitive navigation and modern features' to help customers...
Charge on single-use coffee cups expected to be introduced this parliament
AN advisory group has been formed by the Scottish Government to shape mandatory changes on coffee cups and other single-use disposable beverage containers.
Holyrood said...
Amazon to pack items sold by third party sellers in recyclable bags
AMAZON has announced it is to use recyclable paper bags and cardboard envelopes for orders shipped from its fulfilment centres.
The firm has already stopped...
Packaging business invests in new fibre and paper development lab
DS Smith has opened a new fibre and paper development laboratory at its Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent.
The company has invested £750,000 on the...
Xampla shortlisted for Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize
XAMPLA, a creator of natural alternatives to single-use plastic, has been announced as a finalist for the Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize.
Senior figures from...
