Compostable packaging specialists announce collaboration
POLAND-based flexible packaging converter SILBO has teamed up with compostable packaging specialist TIPA on a new sustainable solution.
SILBO produces film-based packaging with compostable water-based...
AI-powered robots used to pick valuable materials from Fife waste
AI-powered robots are being used to sort Fife Council's household waste in its Dunfermline material recovery facility (MRF).
Installed in late 2022, the robotic pickers...
Colpac hails ‘remarkable’ fall in carbon emissions
FOOD packaging specialist Colpac has announced it has achieved a 22% reduction in carbon emissions in year three of its net zero programme.
The result...
Berry innovation chosen for Glasgow returnable cup project
BERRY Global’s range of reusable plastic cups has been selected for the Borrow Cup ‘collaborative returnable cup initiative’, which was launched recently in Glasgow.
Borrow...
Success is in the bag for reusable solution
THE team behind the reusable RePapaPac paper bag has told Packaging Scotland that it expects the ‘iconic’ product to become even more popular as...
Marks & Spencer to trial ‘first-to-market’ ready meal tray
MARKS & Spencer (M&S) is to trial a paper fibre alternative ready meal tray on its 'fan favourite' Fiery Chicken Tikka Masala.
Due to the...
Biffa backs packaging waste tracking with Polytag’s detection technology
POLYTAG, a specialist in tagging and tracing packaging, has announced an extension of its collaboration with Biffa.
Polytag’s network of plastic detection units situated in...
Coveris celebrates ‘record’ sustainability assessment results
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has hailed 'record' sustainability performances across its group, following a series of EcoVadis assessments.
Almost 60% of sites within the Coveris Group...
TIPA launches home compostable label for fresh produce
TIPA Compostable Packaging, together with its European subsidiary Bio4Pack, has launched a new certified home compostable label for fresh produce.
The firm explained that produce...
New mobile reverse vending machine initiative launches
A new initiative supplying return points with made in Britain reverse vending machines (RVMs) has launched.
The RVMs are tipped to be adopted by shops...
