Plastribution confirms changes to senior leadership team
PLASTICS raw materials distributor Plastribution has announced plans for major changes to the firm's senior leadership team.
Current commercial director Katherine White will become MD,...
Charpak to “transform” waste with localised circular economy launch
CHARPAK has revealed it will be launching the "first" UKÂ localised circular economy at this year's Packaging Innovations event.
The thermoformed packaging specialist will be unveiling the...
Thermoformed packaging firm triples export business in past five years
MACPAC, a UK manufacturer of thermoformed packaging products, has announced it has tripled its export business over the past five years.
Following the addition of...
Heinz Snap Pot scoops another packaging accolade
THE Heinz ‘Snap Pot’ – manufactured by Berry Global – has added to its trophy haul after winning a Gold award at the Environmental...
Are biodegradable plastics better for the environment?
Plastics are indispensable in many areas of our modern lives, yet questions over the material’s sustainability are rarely out of the headlines these days....
BPF calls for ‘urgent’ government support for UK plastic recyclers
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has warned that the UK is at 'serious risk' of losing its domestic plastic recycling industry.
The organisation said that,...
Morrisons to trial ‘zero waste’ concept in Scottish stores
MORRISONS is to launch 'zero waste' stores in Scotland as part of a trial which the retailer hopes will allow it to recycle all...
New paint container with 50% PCR plastic rolled out
AMCOR and Flügger have teamed up to create a paint container made with 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic.
The solution forms part of Flügger’s ambition...
HMRC urges businesses to get ready for new plastic packaging tax
HMRC has published a policy paper detailing how businesses should prepare for the impending plastic packaging tax.
The new tax, which is to take effect...
Scotland goes green with new rugby kits
THE Scottish national rugby side is to wear kits made from recycled plastic bottles in its upcoming 2021/22 campaign.
Both the home and away jersey...
