New survey finds Scots overwhelmingly in favour of imminent deposit return scheme
FOUR in five people in Scotland back the introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS), according to a recent YouGov survey
A different sort of solution
TOMRA Sorting Recycling launched the new Innosort Flake at PRS Europe this year
Unilever announces major packaging plans
UNILEVER, the company behind brands such as Ben & Jerry’s; Persil; TRESemmé and Hellman’s, has announced that by 2025 it will halve its use...
Top innovation prize for Charpak
CHARPAK is celebrating after winning the Innovation of the Year category at the UK Packaging Awards for the firm's Twist-Loc Tub
Keep Scotland Beautiful and DS Smith partner for Glasgow cup scheme
A new coffee cup recycling initiative is to be launched in Glasgow by Keep Scotland Beautiful in collaboration with DS Smith.
Dubbed the Cup Movement,...
Paper straw specialist turns attention to face shields
PAPER straw manufacturer Transcend Packaging has produced a lightweight face protector for use in the fight against Covid-19.
The Transcend Face Shield is made from...
TIPA co-founder joins new bureau to advise on ‘green’ solutions
DAPHNA Nissenbaum, CEO and co-founder of compostable flexible packaging specialist TIPA has become a member of a new bureau of environmental experts.
The Expert Bureau,...
‘No nonsense’ packs help vegan-certified vitamins and supplements stand out
BIODEGRADABLE and recyclable packaging is at the heart of a new range of vegan-certified vitamins and supplements.
Creative agency Five by Five has launched DR.VEGAN, having designed...
Lidl GB outlines new plastic and packaging ambitions
LIDL GB has outlined a new set of plastic and packaging targets, as part of its strategy to eliminate waste.
The retailer revealed it has...
Bacardi vows to launch 100% biodegradable spirits bottle
BACARDI has announced plans to put the 'world’s most sustainable spirits bottle' on shelves by 2023.
The drinks giant said the 100% biodegradable bottle will...
