Leading bodies back calls urging exclusion of glass in Deposit Return Scheme
BRITISH Glass has released an open letter raising its concerns over the potential inclusion of glass in the impending Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which will see a refundable 20p deposit imposed on plastic bottles, cans and potentially glass bottles
Packaging association warns industry is ‘not ready’ for plastics tax
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that the sector is not ready for the impending Plastic Packaging Tax.
It comes following a survey amongst...
Antalis updates blown hand stretch film range to boost customer sustainability demands
ANTALIS has announced that its Master’in Performance range of blown hand stretch film is now Plastic Packaging Tax-exempt thanks to the use of 30%...
Aldi launches new plastic-free toothbrush packaging
ALDI has introduced new plastic-free packaging across its everyday own-label toothbrush range.
The supermarket has replaced the plastic and card packaging with a cardboard alternative,...
New guidance to reduce DRS costs for industry and consumers welcomed
CIRCULARITY Scotland, the administrator for the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland, has welcomed new guidance from the Scottish Government which it said will 'significantly...
Plastic packaging milestone for Cadbury Mini Eggs
MONDELÄ’Z International has reached a milestone in its sustainable packaging journey with its Cadbury Mini Eggs.
For Easter 2026, the 31.9g, 74g, and 256g Cadbury...
Schoeller Allibert appoints dedicated area sales manager for Scotland
Schoeller Allibert UK, a leading manufacturer and supplier of recyclable, reusable and returnable transit packaging, has appointed a new area sales manager for Scotland.
Refillable packs help cosmetics sector to address waste challenge
ORGANISERS of London Packaging Week have revealed how exhibitors are helping beauty brands tackle packaging waste through refillable packaging.
With an increased focus from cosmetic...
Fragrance challenger opts for sustainable pack solution
PAPERMAKER James Cropper has helped to deliver a sustainable packaging solution for a new player in the fragrance market.
BelRebel selected James Cropper’s Vanguard range...
New concept simplifies e-commerce packaging through laser marking
MONDI has unveiled a concept that combines a corrugated outer box with recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging.
Designed for e-commerce and bag-in-box applications, the solution can...



















