New sausage packaging utilises recycled plastic

A new product line by poultry sausage brand Gutfried is to be packaged in a material largely made from recycled plastic. The firm said that...

Fears raised that Internal Market Act could halt Scotland’s ban of single-use plastics

THE Scottish Green Party has warned that the UK Government 'must not stand in the way' of Scotland's actions to tackle single-use plastics. It comes...

TIPA acquires compostable packaging solutions provider

TIPA has completed the acquisition of compostable packaging specialist Bio4Pack. Bio4Pack will complement TIPA's offering for the compostable industry as its European end-applications solution provider. Customers...
Omron, Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

OMRON’s ESG efforts recognised by Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

OMRON Corporation has announced it has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), which evaluates and ranks companies based on...
Wastewater treatment facility

Packaging manufacturer invests in wastewater treatment facility

PACKAGING manufacturer GWP Group has invested in a new wastewater treatment facility at its Cricklade production site. The equipment, supplied by CTECH Europe in conjunction...

Refillable skincare start-up opts for glass packaging

GLASS specialist Croxsons has produced primary packaging for refillable skincare brand, Necessary Good. Established in March 2023, Necessary Good makes essential skincare products and chose...
UPM Raflatac labels

Labels have the power to promote circularity

Andrea Irazabal, sustainability manager at UPM Raflatac, discusses how Scottish brand owners can integrate sustainability into the packaging identity MATERIAL evaluation is key for any...

New Oasis flavour launches in recycled bottles

COCA-COLA Europacific Partners (CCEP) has unveiled a new flavour of Oasis launching in recycled and recyclable bottles. The new tropical flavour comes in 100% recyclable...
Winfried Muehling, Pro Carton

Consumers call for circular solutions this EU Green Week

By Winfried Muehling, marketing & communications director, Pro Carton EU Green Week 2025 arrives at a crucial time for Europe's environmental and economic future. With...
Selig Lift ‘n’ Peel lid

PFAS-free: challenges and clarity ahead of deadline

With the countdown to the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation underway, packaging professionals across the UK and beyond are taking a closer look...