Home Plastics

Plastics

Random

Amcor invests in new production line for shrink bags and films

18 July 2023

AMCOR has invested in a new production line for 'high-performance' shrink bags and films for meat and cheese at its Amcor Flexibles plant in...

Burger King removes toys from kids’ meals

19 September 2019

BURGER King has announced that plastic toys will no longer be included in kids' meals as it aims to improve its wider sustainability practices

Returnable pack boosts beverage sector sustainability

14 November 2018

DS Smith Plastics Bilzen has designed a returnable pack which the firm claims can fit inside reusable crates and be stacked without a crate. The...

Plastic pallet specialist marks major milestone

13 April 2021

Goplasticpallets.com is celebrating 20 years in business this year. Here, MD Jim Hardisty tells Packaging Scotland about the firm’s proudest achievements and ambitious plans...

Erema’s Corema system can turn plastic recyclate into a filtered melt which then goes directly to a co-rotating twin-screw extruder

Plastics recycling progress

25 July 2013

While the plastics industry traditionally gave little thought to recycling, by 1991 the issue had moved into the spotlight with the emergence of new...

Major UK retailer becomes founding member of packaging recycling scheme

17 May 2024

RECYCLING technology specialist Polytag has announced retailer M&S as a founding member of its Polytag Ecotrace Programme, an initiative designed to optimise the tracing...

Recycling innovation to take centre stage at PRSE 2019

20 March 2019

ORGANISERS of Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2019 have revealed more than 120 companies will showcase recycling innovation at the Amsterdam event. New ways to recycle...

Deposit return system for drinks containers announced for England

28 March 2018

THE UK Government has announced plans for a deposit return system in a bid to crack down on plastic pollution and increase recycling rates...

Sealant puts a lid on toxicity concerns

21 July 2014

Plasticisers continue to present challenges for brand owners packaging oily foods in glass jars. Coatings and sealants specialist Actega explained the situation to Packaging...

AMI announce postponement to its exhibitions

23 March 2020

AMI has announced that its plastics industry exhibitions in Messe Essen in Germany have been rescheduled to take place on 7-8 October 2020. Previously scheduled...

12 3...58 Page 1 of 58

From traditional booming industries like whisky and food to the burgeoning craft spirits sector, Scotland has always been a strong and diverse market in its own right. As such, it cannot be treated simply as a region. A growing number of businesses are attempting to expand their presence north of the border and increase market share and visibility. As the only packaging magazine published in Scotland, Packaging Scotland is uniquely placed to cover the Scottish market and the many people and businesses operating within it.