Edinburgh start-up firm receives grant for sustainable packaging data system

AN Edinburgh-based start-up firm developing a global open data standard for reusable packaging has been awarded a grant by the UK Government's modern industrial...

Tesco asks suppliers to accelerate plans to tackle plastic waste

TESCO is to engage with suppliers in an attempt to accelerate its plans to tackle plastic waste. As part of the supermarket's 4Rs packaging strategy...
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Square glass jars offer a new angle to green packs

GREAT packaging design is a constant balancing act between tradition and innovation. Round jars and bottles have long been the standard, offering reliability and...

Lindum launches new range of 30% recycled content pallet wrap

LINDUM Packaging has launched a new range of pallet wrap made with 30% recycled content. It comes ahead of the introduction of the Plastics Tax...

Sustainability to be key focus at Interplas 2021

ORGANISERS of this year’s Interplas exhibition and conference in Birmingham have revealed that sustainability will be ‘top of the agenda’. More than 50 sessions will explore...
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Berry invests to boost recycling of soft plastic waste

BERRY Global’s UK recycling business has upgraded its advanced used plastic packaging recycling complex in Heanor, Derbyshire. The facility can recycle a variety of flexible...

Exhibition to host “balanced discussion” on plastic waste

THE issue of plastic waste will be addressed by packaging experts at the upcoming Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London event. Organisers have announced The...
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Compostable cups are a work of art

VEGWARE has unveiled new limited edition 'eco embossed' hot cups. The Gallery Collection is a collaboration between the Edinburgh-headquartered compostables manufacturer and Coburg House Studios.   The cups are available...

Lidl to ditch green milk caps following ‘overwhelmingly positive’ trial

LIDL is to permanently remove green coloured caps on its semi-skimmed and organic fresh milk following a successful trial period. The coloured caps will be...

Certification agency welcomes impending UK plastic packaging tax

BUREAU Veritas has welcomed the impending new UK plastics packaging tax, which will see manufacturers and importers whose products have less than 30% recyclable...