Sidel looks to set the gold standard for sustainability
PACKAGING provider Sidel has announced its Octeville site in France has been awarded the Gold Medal by EcoVadis following a review of its supply...
Insulation specialist highlights green credentials with new packaging
KNAUF Insulation has announced the launch of new packaging designed to make it easier to handle its non-combustible insulation products and reduce the firm's...
Mapping the way ahead: Vanden calls for more work on plastic recyclability
PLASTIC recycling specialist Vanden has welcomed the UK Plastics Pact Roadmap - but warned more work is needed on plastic packaging.
The organisation questioned whether...
Flexible materials sector embraces eco solutions
Miguel Ángel Dora, general manager, Saica Flex, answers Packaging Scotland's questions about developments in the flexible materials world
Q) What trends are you currently seeing...
Diageo confirms paper-based bottle trial for Baileys
DIAGEO has revealed plans to trial paper-based packaging for Baileys, the Original Irish Cream Liqueur.
In partnership with PA Consulting, as part of the Bottle...
Lidl to trial new traffic light labelling system in Scottish stores
LIDL GB is set to trial a new traffic light labelling system across its 105 Scottish stores this September.
The retailer will apply Eco-Score labelling...
Companies urged to check PPT obligations following Autumn Statement
ENVIRONMENTAL compliance specialist Ecoveritas is warning firms to double check their plastic packaging tax (PPT) obligations after chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed the levy would...
APG Europe opens ‘one-stop-shop’ for Sulapac packaging
APG Europe has become the first online distributor of Sulapac packaging with the ability to serve smaller brands and provide extended services such as...
New innovation could see 100% of railway station waste diverted from landfill
NETWORK Rail is seeing the success of a partnership with The Green Block aimed at boosting station recycling rates to 95% and diverting 100% of...
Supermarkets to trial easier to recycle Uncle Ben’s packs
SUPERMARKETS are set to pilot a new easier to recycle Uncle Ben's rice pouch created through a partnership between Amcor and Mars Food.
Mars Food...
