Asda launches first Scottish refill store

ASDA has introduced its first refill store in Scotland as part of its pledge to eliminate three billion pieces of single-use plastic by 2025. The...

Sony creates its own sustainable packaging

SONY, the technology company behind the PlayStation, has developed its own environmentally friendly packaging. Dubbed Original Blended Material, the material is made from bamboo, sugar cane...
Sir Keir Stamer with Frugal Bottle and Frugalpac CEO Malcolm Waugh (right)

UK and India unveil paper bottle during PM Starmer’s visit

INDIA'S first paper bottle has been unveiled during UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s trade visit to India. Described as a 'landmark move' for UK-India...
MCC Group pallet wraps

MCC Group unveils ‘game-changer’ range of pallet wraps

DUMBARTON-based food retail packaging specialist MCC Group has announced the launch of a new range of pallet wraps, consisting of >30% PCW (post-consumer waste)...

Flexible pack specialist highlights importance of lightweight solutions

ECO Flexibles believes packaging weight will become one of the 'leading reasons' why brands switch to monopolymers. The flexible packaging business helps brands, packers and...
5Rs of responsibility

Carton Campaigners highlight the ‘5Rs of responsibility’

PRO Carton - the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers – is marking European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) by launching The Carton Campaigners: five...

Xbox console and accessory packaging to be 100% recyclable by 2030

MICROSOFT has announced it is to design all Xbox packaging, products and accessories to be 100% recyclable by 2030. It came as part of the...

Charities warn DRS ‘does not work’ for visually impaired

THE Scottish Government has been urged to use the delay in introducing its deposit return scheme to consider the implications it will have for...

‘First’ fully recyclable paper crisp packet launched

THE UK's 'first fully recyclable paper crisp packet' has been launched. Unveiled by the British Crisp Co, the solution is designed to address the issue...

‘Vibrant’ new salad packs look to deliver shelf-appeal

COVERIS and plant-based food-to-go business Pollen + Grace have collaborated on a project to deliver a new 'vibrant' packaging solution for a range of...