Retailer opts for paper bottle solution for olive oil
REWE has become the first major German supermarket to list olive oil in a paper Frugal Bottle, launching Jordan Olivenöl in a low-carbon format.
The...
Scottish collection points sought for tree shelter and recycling scheme
Tubex, a Magnera brand, is encouraging more organisations in Scotland to join its Tree Shelter Collection & Recycling Programme as collection hub partners, helping...
Manufacturer urges industry-wide adoption of clear rPET mono
LVF Packaging is urging the packaging industry to adopt clear rPET mono as the manufacturing material of choice for all trays in order to...
Heriot-Watt unveils energy-efficient alternative to incinerating face masks
HERIOT-WATT University has developed an alternative to the 'expensive' process of incinerating disposable face masks.
Researchers from the Edinburgh learning institute have unveiled a process...
The Wine Society to trial flat recycled plastic bottles
PACKAMAMA has announced that The Wine Society is set to trial the firm's eco-flat bottles.
Following the publication of its Alternative Packaging for Wine report in...
Heineken UK packs in plastic use as cardboard packaging unveiled
HEINEKEN UK has announced that it will eliminate plastic rings and shrink wrapping from its entire portfolio of beer and cider multipacks of cans...
Rest of the UK’s deposit return scheme to go live in 2025
THE UK Government's deposit return scheme (DRS) is set to be introduced in October 2025, Westminster has announced.
New plans, which will cover England, Wales...
New system could remove Bisphenol A from water
UNIVERSITY of Glasgow researchers have discovered a new way to remove Bisphenol A (BPA) from water using controlled waves of ultrasound.
Around 10 billion kilograms...
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.
Glengoyne unveils fully recyclable packaging
GLENGOYNE has launched new packaging for its Scotch whisky which is described as being locally sourced and 100% recyclable.
The new packaging features an updated...
