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Sustainability still important part of design mix

24 July 2019

Effective design that combines creativity and practicality with sustainability benefits is crucial to keeping plastic packaging relevant, explains RPC Group design manager Brian Lodge

Recycling points trial underway for flexible pet food packaging

5 August 2021

PET care business Pets at Home has announced the launch of dedicated recycling points for flexible pet food packaging. The initiative, supported by pet food...

BPF webinars to explore plastics sector hot topics

18 May 2020

THE British Plastics Federation has announced the launch of more free webinars exploring issues that are crucial to the plastics sector. On May 19, Brexit...

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...

Interplas 75 @ 75 announced on eve of exhibition

25 September 2023

THE Interplas 75 @ 75, a collection of 75 influential people in the UK plastics industry from the 75 years of Interplas, have been...

easyJet uniform made from recycled plastic bottles scoops major award

17 November 2021

EASYJET'S new pilot and cabin crew uniform, which is produced from 100% recycled plastic bottles, has won a major award. It scooped the sustainability award at...

Expanded PRSE event returns to Amsterdam

5 February 2019

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE THE fast-growing Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference returns to the RAI Amsterdam on 10 and 11 April 2019, this year moving...

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

Bioplastics innovation recognised

24 March 2016

Bioplastic technology firm Floreon Transforming Packaging Ltd has been recognised at the 2016 Duke of York’s Pitch@Palace initiative, part of The Prince Andrew Charitable Trust. This...

Macpac completes £1.5m investment with installation of new thermoformer

28 September 2023

MACPAC has completed the second phase of a £1.5 million investment in its 50th anniversary year with the installation of a high-speed Illig RDKP...

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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.