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...

Battles adopt Berlin Packaging UK’s new Dosing Bottle

Sponsored content: Originally, Battles had no intention of altering their bottle design. However, when Berlin Packaging UK introduced the Dosing Bottle, it emerged as a compelling alternative to their existing choice.

Next generation compression film boasts up to 30% PCR content

BERRY Global’s European flexible films division has launched a next generation version of its FormiFor insulation compression film, which now incorporates up to 30%...
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Circular plastics business earns carbon neutral accreditation

CIRCULAR plastics solutions specialist Corplex has announced it has been certified carbon neutral across its global operations. The achievement covers the calendar year of 2024 and...
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Asda continues own-brand sustainability drive

ASDA are to launch their ready meal lines in 'Evolve' trays by Faerch Plast from November 3. The packaging, made from natural cPET, will be...

Coca-Cola to roll out attached caps on 500ml bottles

THE launch of attached caps on Coca-Cola products is to be extended to 500ml bottles, the company has announced. Initially launched to appear on 1.5...

Lidl targets removing two billion pieces of plastic by end of 2022

LIDL has announced that over one billion pieces of plastic have been removed from its UK stores. It comes as part of the supermarket's commitment...
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Berry to highlight mechanical recycling innovation at PRSE 2O25

BERRY Global will highlight its mechanical recycling capabilities, including its award-winning CleanStream closed-loop recycling system at this year’s Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), which...

Business urges exporters to consider plastic pallets to avoid supply chain ‘disruption’

UK exporters have been urged to consider reliable alternatives to the wooden pallet to avoid falling victim to potential supply issues post-Brexit, Jim Hardisty, MD...

Action plan announced for ‘rapid change’ in Glasgow’s plastic use

GLASGOW is to be free of ‘unnecessary’ plastic by 2030, according to a new council strategy plan. The Glasgow City Council plastics reduction strategy sets...