Sustainability is in the bag
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A few years ago, through the pages of Packaging Scotland, I advocated the return to use of paper as a packaging medium for...
The Highlands’ battle against single-use plastic
AN MSP who led Scotland’s campaign to successfully make plastic straws a thing of the past is continuing to fight single-use plastics in her own constituency.
Level of commitment to reducing plastic pollution revealed a year on from agreement
THE scale of worldwide efforts to lower the uses of plastic and combat plastic pollution has been revealed in a report released by The...
Binary labelling system aims to provide clarity over recycling
OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the launch of a new binary labelling system, which will be rolled out in the New Year.
The organisation...
Carbon debate took centre stage at Packaging Innovations
ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations 2020 have revealed that carbon was the main topic of conversation at the showcase event in Birmingham last week.
Exhibitors displayed...
New guide offers packaging advice for socially-distanced catering models
COMPOSTABLE packaging specialist Vegware has created a 24-page guide to help foodservice businesses plan for socially-distanced service models.
The Edinburgh-headquartered business revealed disposables are in...
Firm develops plastic-free packaging solution for salads
A plastic-free salad packaging solution has been developed by UK-based Sirane after the firm was shortlisted for producing innovative food packaging.
(RE)SET Packaging, a consultancy...
Nike releases shoe made from recycled plastic
NIKE has unveiled what it says is one of its most sustainable shoes to date, with the product using 67% post industrial recycled content...
Augmented reality gaming technology used to encourage can recycling
TO mark Recycle Week, the Every Can Counts initiative is raising the profile of can recycling across Instagram and Facebook through the launch of...
Pallet supplier widens recycling scheme
Goplasticpallets.com has announced plans to widen its recycling scheme, which will result in the business recycling plastic pallets and boxes from other suppliers.
The firm...
