Scottish Government announces £70m investment in recycling infrastructure
THE Scottish Government has launched a new £70 million fund to improve recycling infrastructure across the country.
Local authorities are being urged to apply for...
Pet store offers flexible plastic recycling solution
THE founder of the firm behind a system which will enable Pets at Home customers to have hard-to-recycle packs recycled says he hopes the...
Host venue of COP26 unveils new packaging measures ahead of event
THE Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has unveiled new packaging measures ahead of hosting the COP26 summit later this year.
It comes as part of the...
Most Easter egg packaging to be recycled
NEW research has revealed 84% of UK consumers are still planning to buy Easter eggs this year despite the national lockdown.
The survey, released by...
Farmers ditch ‘nightmare’ single-use plastics from hay bales in new trial
FARMERS across Scotland, England, and Wales are to trial wrapping hay bales in twine made from sisal in a bid to cut agricultural plastic...
Food packaging specialist invests £200,000 to reduce carbon footprint
PFF Group has revealed it is investing £200,000 in new transformer technology to reduce carbon emissions at its Keighley, West Yorkshire site.
The food packaging...
New partnership allows customers to go the extra Mile on recycling
FRUGALPAC has announced it has teamed up with recycling specialist First Mile to offer customers an 'inclusive' service for its Frugal Cup product.
Customers can...
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...
Study claims move to sustainable packaging in FMCG sector is ‘too slow’
A new study by Aquapak has revealed 92% of UK packaging experts responsible for packaging R&D, technology, design and sustainability for FMCG brands plan...
New fund launches to support ‘pioneering’ paper cup recycling projects
THE National Cup Recycling Scheme has announced plans for a £45,000 project fund to support 'pioneering' projects that capture and recycle on-the-go paper cups...
