Polybag collection pilot looks to tackle plastic waste in fashion industry
A polybag collection scheme pilot has relaunched, after being halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The initiative - which is a collaboration between waste management...
Research finds energy crisis is impacting business net zero plans
82% of UK business leaders say the energy crisis will impact their organisation’s ability to meet emissions reduction plans, according to new research by...
Recyclability boost for baby food pouches
BABY food company Ella’s Kitchen has announced that 73% of its pouches will be fully recyclable at kerbside by the end of 2024.
The pledge...
BPF unveils new net zero resource to help companies meet carbon targets
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) is set to help firms reduce their carbon footprint by launching a new net zero briefing, outlining what steps...
From complex to kerbside – pushing packaging circularity forwards
Thomas Stevenson, UK & Ireland business development manager at Korozo Group, says the packaging sustainability ‘revolution’ remains far from over
AS the global packaging industry...
Identifying opportunities to help decarbonise the packaging industry
Jodie Eaton, CEO of Shell Energy UK, examines the complexities of decarbonising the diverse packaging sector Â
Optimising operational energy efficiency remains high on the...
Argyll and Bute Council to reduce use of single-use plastics ahead of national legislation
COUNCIL services are to be 'encouraged' to reduce their use of single-use plastic products, under new plans in Argyle and Bute.
It comes following the...
SNP stalwart calls for DRS plans to be paused
A prominent SNP MSP has called for Scotland's planned introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to be paused for at least 18 months.
DRS...
Home and personal care sector evolves to meet modern demands
Geoffrey Gendebien, Amcor’s marketing manager for home & personal care, answers Packaging Scotland's questions about the way the industry has adapted to meet the...
Faerch unveils chilled ready meal trays with 40% recycled content
FAERCH has announced the launch of new CPET trays for chilled ready meals in the UK and Ireland, said to contain a minimum of...
