Aberdeenshire bins

Launch of new Aberdeenshire recycling bins leads to £2m annual savings

THE rollout of a new recycling bin in Aberdeenshire has led to less waste, cleaner recycling, and 'significant' cost savings, the region's council has...
James Cropper tops and bases

‘Industry first’ fibre tops and bases offer sustainable solution for champagne and whisky brands

JAMES Cropper has announced the launch of its latest sustainable solution for the drinks industry – tops and bases for inner bottle packaging made...

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...
Linda Crichton MBE

Linda Crichton MBE joins OPRL board as non-executive director

LINDA Crichton MBE has joined the OPRL board as a non-executive director. Linda began her career as an environmental consultant, leading studies on waste and sustainability...
Cristalco packaging

Cardboard sprinkler container gives icing sugar brand an eco-revamp

FRENCH icing sugar brand Cristalco has reduced the carbon footprint of its packaging after revamping the design of its 500g Daddy Sugar sprinkler container. The...

Firm celebrates launch of disposable paper cutlery in retail packs

CELEBRATION Packaging has announced the launch of its disposable and recyclable paper cutlery range in 'convenient' retail packs. Available in packs of 20 knives, forks...

New postcode-specific tool hopes to end confusion over packaging recycling

A new initiative has been launched to help guide people on how and where their packaging can be recycled in their local area. Launched by software...

Businesses warned not to take potential PPT penalties lightly

ECOVERITAS has warned that any future changes to the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) must not solely be about boosting the treasury's coffers. The PPT, introduced...

Scottish island stores to receive funding to introduce reusable packaging options

A fund has been launched to help introduce more reusable packaging options in stores across the Scottish islands. Backed by the Scottish Government and European...

Pallet specialist’s employees mark World Environment Day

EMPLOYEES from Goplasticpallets.com have marked World Environment Day by choosing sustainable methods of transport to get to work, including cycling, car sharing and the...