Plastic waste

Call for Scotland to implement ‘source-to-sea’ approach to tackle marine litter

ENVIRONMENTAL Standards Scotland (ESS) has called on the Scottish Government to implement a 'source-to-sea' approach to tackle the marine litter polluting the country's beaches...

Next generation compression film boasts up to 30% PCR content

BERRY Global’s European flexible films division has launched a next generation version of its FormiFor insulation compression film, which now incorporates up to 30%...

New ‘record’ high for recycling of steel packaging

RECYCLING of steel packaging has reached a record high of 82.5% in Europe, according to new research. The figures were released by APEAL, the Association...

Cullen to ramp up production as demand soars for sustainable packs

GLASGOW-based Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging has announced plans to increase production to one BILLION plastic-free units per year as demand soars for its sustainable corrugated...
Sonoco paper-based cans

Recyclable paper-end cans offer sustainable coffee solution

SONOCO has contributed to the introduction of recyclable paper cans for Nestlé coffee products. The new can-body has a recyclable 95% paper-based version, which replaces...

Celebration Packaging launches new festive takeaway cups

CELEBRATION Packaging has launched a new range of EnviroWare double-wall paper hot drink cups featuring festive green and red designs. The cups are available in...
Laser etched Tesco avocados

Tesco to ‘tattoo’ avocados in dramatic sustainability move

TESCO is to trial laser etching its extra large avocados in place of the use of traditional barcode stickers. Describing it as a 'dramatic' change,...
Johnnie Walker Black Label 90% paper bottle

Diageo looks to ‘push boundaries of innovation’ with new paper-based bottle trial

DIAGEO has unveiled a 'first of its kind' 90% paper-based bottle trial for Johnnie Walker Black Label exclusively at Johnnie Walker Princes Street’s 1820...

Greggs ramps up sustainable packaging but coffee cups prove an ‘ongoing challenge’

GREGGS has said that coffee cups remain an 'ongoing challenge' as it continues to ramp up the sustainability of its packaging - with it...
Lizi’s Granola new packaging

Award-winning upgrade ‘marries functionality and elegance’ for granola packs

Lizi’s Granola, by UK cereal manufacturer Life Health Foods, has received an award-winning upgrade to its appearance from flexible packaging manufacturer Korozo Group. This sees...