Study finds less people avoiding single-use plastics since onset of Covid-19

NEW research has revealed that the amount of consumers avoiding single-use plastics has dipped since the onset of Covid-19. It comes following Aviva's latest instalment...

Johnnie Walker launches its ‘biggest ever’ sustainability push

JOHNNIE Walker has launched what it says is its most ambitious sustainability drive to date. The wide-ranging action plan is focused on being from 'grain...

Aldi to trial refill stations

ALDI has launched a trial selling its first packaging-free products in a bid to help customers shop more sustainably. The pilot will begin at a...

Smurfit Kappa’s Bag-in-Box receives Amazon FFP certification

SMURFIT Kappa's three litre Bag-in-Box packaging design has received Amazon's frustration-free packaging (FFP) certification. The award means businesses selling on Amazon can use the pre-certified Bag-in-Box...

YPS off to a strong start in new home

YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems’ (YPS) new HQ in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, is now fully operational, with the firm reporting a ‘triumphant’ first month at the...

UK Government considers ban on oxo-degradable plastics

A ban on oxo-degradable plastics may be introduced by the UK Government, following a public consultation. Oxo-degradable plastics are conventional polymers with added chemicals, which...

Celtic bars continue to help fund good causes

PACKAGING Scotland recently reported that Cadbury had launched a bespoke chocolate bar packaging celebrating Celtic FC’s greatest triumph in lifting the European Cup in...

‘Digital passport’ could be the code to reusable packaging boom

CLAIRE Rampen and Emily Rogers are behind Reath, a solution designed to give businesses a ‘digital passport’ to allow packaging to be safely reused. Claire...

Sustainable solutions drive PFF growth and help meet environmental aspirations

INDEPENDENT food packaging specialist PFF is helping companies throughout the UK to reduce their carbon footprint by providing sustainable solutions. The business works with supermarkets,...

Bathgate base helps give SNB extra edge

THE UK’s largest independent metal detector firm has revealed its new manufacturing facility in Bathgate reaffirms its commitment to the Scottish market it has...