Cullen Packaging owner honoured with top entrepreneur accolade

DAVID MacDonald, owner of Glasgow-based Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging, has been crowned the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 UK Transformational Leader. He won the national...
Vapes

Single-use vapes ban is ‘landmark moment’ for campaigners

A number of organisations have welcomed the ban on the sale of single-use vapes, which will come into force in Scotland on June 1. Environmental...

Co-op calls on government to introduce 50p plastic bag fee

THE Co-op is to remove plastic bags for life from sale in all of its stores and has made a number of recommendations to...

Digital watermark tech tipped to deliver more accurate sorting of packaging waste

FOOD packaging manufacturer PFF Group has revealed it is utilising digital watermarking technology on its products to enable more accurate sorting of packaging waste...

Coca-Cola’s on-the-go range to move to 100% recycled plastic

EVERY on-the-go Coca-Cola bottle in the UK is to be made from 100% recycled plastic by September, the soft drinks manufacturer has announced. The move...

Dairy cooperative announces transition to clear milk caps

DAIRY cooperative Arla will transition to clear milk caps from this month. The firm's coloured milk caps are recyclable, but currently the coloured caps cannot...
PaperPlus Bag Advanced

Mondi launches high-barrier paper bag for humidity-sensitive products

MONDI is launching a high-performance paper bag designed to protect humidity-sensitive goods, while reducing plastic content. The firm's re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced solution aims to...
Book

New children’s book turns used coffee cups into story of hope and second chances

A new children's book is giving single-use coffee cups an unexpected second life by transforming them into the very pages of its story. Little Coffee Cup’s...

Packaging giant looks to clean up with new detergent box solution

SMURFIT Kappa has unveiled a new packaging solution for detergent pods and capsules, described as a 'safe, convenient and sustainable' alternative to the traditional...

Washing up liquid brand turns packaging on its head

FAIRY has announced the launch of its 'most transformative' packaging redesign in years, with the unveiling of Fairy Max Power. The new upside-down bottle is...