New survey finds Scots overwhelmingly in favour of imminent deposit return scheme
FOUR in five people in Scotland back the introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS), according to a recent YouGov survey
Over 25,000 vapes likely being swept up from Aberdeenshire streets each month
MORE than 25,000 vapes are likely being swept up from Aberdeenshire streets each month, the region's local authority has revealed.
The findings come following a...
Litter pick uncovers ‘surprisingly preserved’ crisp packet from the 90s
A crisp packet with a 1997 expiry date was one of the discoveries at a recent RECOUP Litter Composition & Pathways Project event.
The team...
Paper packaging specialist recognised for sustainability achievements
SMURFIT Kappa has revealed the business has been recognised as a top ESG performer by research and analytics specialist Sustainalytics.
Following analysis of more than...
UK considers banning wet wipes containing plastic
A ban on wet wipes containing plastic is 'moving closer', the Scottish Government has said.
The news comes following the launch of a consultation, being...
Frugalpac honoured with King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation
Frugalpac, which produces the Frugal Bottle – the world’s first paper bottle for wines and spirits, and the machines that make them - has...
20p deposit for Scotland’s bottle return scheme
THE Scottish Government has outlined plans for the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS), which is set to include aluminium and steel cans, as well...
Targets for recycled content in food packaging need care
Setting minimum targets for recycled content in food packaging may sound like a good idea, but could lead to overall less efficient use of...
Drinks producers that miss DRS deadline risk not being able to sell in Scotland
DRINKS producers have been warned that they risk not being able to sell their products in Scotland if they fail to sign up to...
Asda to scrap plastic fruit bags after 30,000 reusable bags sold each week during...
ASDA has announced it is to remove 101 million pieces of single use plastic from its store each year by switching to reusable fruit...
