Scotland looks to boost household recycling through greater consistency
THE Scottish Government has launched a consultation on proposals that could increase Scotland's household recycling rates by 2.5%.
Under the plans, the country would move...
Hinojosa earns EcoVadis Gold medal for sustainability progress
HINOJOSA Packaging Group has announced it has secured the Gold medal by EcoVadis, in recognition of its sustainability performance.
The company has raised its score...
Packaging traceability initiative expands into Scotland
POLYTAG has expanded its Ecotrace programme into Scotland, with its UV tag detection technology installed at Wyllie Recycling’s material recovery facility (MRF) in Perth.
The...
New paper-fibre box liner insulates and cushions cold chain products
HYDROPAC has announced the launch of EcoCool, an insulated box liner designed to bring thermal insulation and cushioning protection together in one product.
The new...
OPRL welcomes consultation on how labelling will work for PPWR
OPRL has welcomed European Commission confirmation that work on labelling for PPWR is ongoing, with plans to include a public consultation prior to implementation.
Originally...
IKEA marks 30 years of iconic blue bag with sustainability upgrade
IKEA is celebrating 30 years of its FRAKTA bag with an updated version containing a minimum of 90% recycled material.
More than 44 million FRAKTA...
Futamura confirms ‘significant’ cellulose film carbon footprint reduction
FUTAMURA UK has announced 'significant' progress in reducing the carbon footprint of its cellulose films.
Since 2019, the business revealed it has delivered a cumulative...
Packaging traceability innovation used by Waitrose and Ocado recognised by TIME
POLYTAG'S Ecotrace Programme has been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026, recognising its role in helping brands gain greater visibility of what...
ACT Beauty creates sustainable bag for new brand
ACT Beauty has designed a toiletry bag to accompany the launch of Ollie - a new beauty brand dedicated to teenagers.
The news comes after...
M&S chief urges UK Government to ditch ‘patently ridiculous’ deposit return scheme
THE chief executive of Marks and Spencer (M&S) has urged the UK Government to scrap the packaging tax and impending deposit return scheme.
In an...
