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Closing the loop

24 July 2019

CUSTOMERS could make ‘significant savings’ by switching to plastic pallets, according to Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com

Retailer confirms landmark move to use Prevented Ocean Plastic in water bottles

12 June 2023

LIDL GB has confirmed plans to become the first UK supermarket to incorporate Prevented Ocean Plastic into its water bottles. Appearing in store throughout July,...

Finalists announced for the 2025 Plastics Industry Awards

15 September 2025

THE shortlisted finalists have been announced for the 2025 Plastics Industry Awards. Winners of the awards, which celebrate achievements in polymer innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing...

Plastics innovation recognised at annual awards evening

21 November 2022

THE winners of the Plastics Industry Awards 2022 awards have been announced. Comedian and writer Andy Parsons hosted the gala evening in London, which celebrated...

Plastic recycling project tipped to show benefits of collaboration

19 December 2025

AMCOR has announced the support of a three-year plastic recycling project led by the Danish Technological Institute. The co-funded partnership Circular Recycling Innovation for Sustainable...

Highland Spring makes Solheim Cup plastic bottle pledge

29 August 2019

HIGHLAND Spring Group has revealed that all plastic bottles collected at The 2019 Solheim Cup will be recycled back into other bottles

Recycling drive helps find new uses for surplus plastic

22 June 2018

RPC bpi protec has announced its Worcester site has established a closed-loop recycling initiative to help find valuable uses for surplus plastic packaging. Unused wicketed...

Over 1.5 billion pieces of plastic removed from Tesco since launch of 2019 strategy

21 February 2022

TESCO has revealed it has removed more than 1.5 billion pieces of plastic since launching its 4Rs - remove, reduce, re-use, recycle - packaging...

Thermoforming system being lifted off a lorry

Macpac extends capacity with new thermoforming machine

22 January 2026

THERMOFORMED packaging manufacturer Macpac has installed another Illig RDKP 72 automatic pressure thermoforming system at its plant in Stockport. Representing a £700,000 investment, the new...

Plastic packaging tax details divulged in UK Budget

11 March 2020

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has used today's Budget to confirm plans to introduce a plastic packaging tax from April 2022. New legislation will mean manufacturers...

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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.