Aldi to use Prevented Ocean Plastic to package fishcakes range

ALDI has announced that it is to introduce packaging made from Prevented Ocean Plastic across its entire range of own-label fishcakes and crispbakes. The packaging,...

BPF claims UK is ‘over-reliant’ on exporting materials for recycling

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) Recycling Group has issued a response to Sky's investigation into recycled content that has been shipped to China, claiming...

Emmanuelle Maire confirmed as keynote speaker for PRSE conference

EMMANUELLE Maire, head of unit ‘Circular economy, Sustainable Production and Consumption’, DG Environment, European Commission has been announced as the keynote speaker for the...
Recyclability by Design guide

RECOUP launches updated guidance on plastic packaging design and recycling

RECOUP has announced the launch of the latest edition of Recyclability by Design 2026 v12.0. The latest guide marks 20 years of supporting better plastic...

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020 shortlist revealed

THE finalists have been announced for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020 following a 'record' number of entries this year. The winners of all seven award...

Tesco cans multipack packaging

  SEVERAL lines of multipacks are set to be replaced with plastic-free multibuys across all Tesco stores. The supermarket has said that the move will eliminate...

Growing exhibition capitalises on demand for plastics recycling innovation

The 2022 edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) returns to Amsterdam in June. Packaging Scotland recently spoke to Matt Barber, PRSE event...

Adidas launches football kit made from recycled plastic waste

ADIDAS has launched a new football kit made from recycled plastic waste collected from beaches and coastal communities. Ipswich Town Football Club, who are managed...

Sharpak launches recyclable CPET tray for ready-meal market

SHARPAK has launched CPAK Jazz, a new sustainable packaging solution described as a recyclable, ovenable CPET tray aimed at the ready-meal market. The product features...
Plastics Industry Awards 2025

Nominations sought for Plastics Industry Awards 2025

ENTRIES are now open for the Plastics Industry Awards 2025, with two new categories this year in the form of Polyurethane Innovation and Sustainable...