UK considers banning wet wipes containing plastic
A ban on wet wipes containing plastic is 'moving closer', the Scottish Government has said.
The news comes following the launch of a consultation, being...
Green groups call on Scottish Parliament for ‘radical’ single-use plastic changes
ENVIRONMENTALIST campaigners have called on the Scottish Parliament to ban the use of polystyrene cups and introduce a ‘latte levy’ in a five-point plan submitted on August 30
Plastic pallet specialist marks major milestone
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...
New r-PET cups address sustainability challenges
GREINER Packaging has announced the launch of new r-PET cups for beer and other drinks.
The plastic cup is currently made from 100% recycled PET...
A circular approach to filmic packaging
Promoting a circular economy in flexible film packaging is essential and is leading the development of new products across a wide variety of market sectors, explains Julie Eller, sales director at RPC bpi protec
Entries sought for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2021
PACKAGING innovators are being encouraged to submit entries for The Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2021.
Entries for the Plastic Packaging Product are open to new...
Plastics innovation celebrated at London awards ceremony
ENGEL is celebrating a double triumph in supplier partnership injection moulding at the Plastics Industry Awards 2025.
Winners of the awards, which celebrate the role...
Sainsbury’s to roll out new recycling system to 520 stores
SAINSBURY'S is to roll out a new recycling system to 520 of its stores following a successful trial in the north east of England.
The...
Berry launches new customisable and rectangular bottle
BERRY Global Group, Inc. has launched a new customisable and rectangular Domino bottle, which is available with up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic for...
Certification agency welcomes impending UK plastic packaging tax
BUREAU Veritas has welcomed the impending new UK plastics packaging tax, which will see manufacturers and importers whose products have less than 30% recyclable...
