Student using a reverse vending machine

Scottish trial shows small financial incentive can drive surge in recycling

A trial involving Scottish-based students has revealed a surge in recycling following the introduction of a small financial incentive. Students from across the Motherwell, Coatbridge...

SÜDPACK report sets new goals

SÜDPACK Verpackungen has launched its second sustainability report, charting the progress the firm has made in recent years and outlining new goals the company...

Parkside creates new compostable coffee pack

PARKSIDE Flexibles has developed new sustainable packaging for a top coffee brand, making it the only coffee company in the UK to receive an...

Paving and walling specialist makes sustainable packaging investment

PAVING and walling manufacturer Tobermore has announced the business has invested in more sustainable packaging. The business has overhauled its packaging design to have 'significantly...

Our ‘vision’ for a more sustainable future

By Dr Russell Sion, Jenton Dimaco – part of The Jenton Group SUSTAINABILITY is one of the most important issues concerning food producers in the...

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...

Paperboard packs help reduce apple defects

GRAPHIC Packaging International has revealed its ProducePack range is helping to preserve fruit for apple distributor BelleHarvest. The paperboard range of packaging designed for fresh...

Holland and Barrett to launch new sustainable packaging

HOLLAND and Barrett has announced plans to save 200 tonnes of plastic each year following a review of its own brand vitamin range. It comes...

Berry initiatives look to help customers meet sustainable goals

Berry M&H has announced a number of initiatives to support customer sustainability goals and help them satisfy the requirements of the UK Plastic Packaging Tax. The...

Certification confirms firm’s sustainability credentials

BERRY Global's Llantrisant factory has been awarded Valpak's Zero Waste to Landfill Certification. The Welsh factory, which produces plastic bottles and containers, received the accreditation...