DS Smith targets cutting coffee cup waste with new scheme
DS Smith has launched a coffee cup drop box scheme which could see ‘hundreds of millions’ of cups recycled each year
Brands must embrace sustainable packaging
RETAILERS and brands in Scotland must embrace consumer enthusiasm for environment-friendly packaging to win spend and loyalty, according to Tony Hitchin
Scottish Government announces ban of plastic cotton buds
SCOTLAND has banned plastic-stemmed cotton buds in a UK first.
The move comes with the country's commitment to meet or exceed standards set out in...
Sustainable toys launched in time for Christmas
SMURFIT Kappa has launched a new range of eco-friendly toys in time for Christmas that are made completely from paper.
The ekolife range is said...
Edinburgh toxicologists play key role in creation of biodegradable beauty packs
TOXICOLOGISTS from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh have been involved in a project to develop biodegradable packaging designed to help cosmetics firms meet demand for environmentally-friendly...
Organisations raise concerns over flat rate DRS in Scotland
THE Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is urging MSPs to vote against the Scottish Government's proposals, as they currently stand, for a national deposit...
SIG now offers ASI-certified aluminium as standard in Europe
SIG has announced it is offering ASI-certified aluminium as standard for all SIG packs in Europe.
The company revealed it is the first in the...
Polybag collection pilot looks to tackle plastic waste in fashion industry
A polybag collection scheme pilot has relaunched, after being halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The initiative - which is a collaboration between waste management...
Waitrose to end use of shrink wrap on tinned multipacks
WAITROSE has announced it is to end the use of multi-buy shrink wrap on millions of own label tinned grocery products.
The plastic wrap used...
Transcend Packaging expands paper straw production to Italy
UK-based sustainable packaging specialist, Transcend Packaging, has announced it is expanding into Italy with an additional production facility, dedicated to producing paper straws.
The factory...
