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...

Paperboard specialist secures Platinum EcoVadis rating

METSA Board has again been awarded the Platinum level rating by EcoVadis for the company’s sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Having improved the score to...

Aldi launches new plastic-free toothbrush packaging

ALDI has introduced new plastic-free packaging across its everyday own-label toothbrush range. The supermarket has replaced the plastic and card packaging with a cardboard alternative,...

Food paper packaging solution with recycled content created

MONDI has teamed up with Syntegon, a manufacturer of process and packaging machinery, to develop a recyclable paper packaging solution using recycled fibres for...
Bag-in-box packaging

Alternative packaging solutions deliver multiple benefits

Fenton Packaging’s Chris Warren considers the need to look to the future with more sustainable packaging options, such as Bag-in-Box (BiB) IN most manufacturing industries,...
DoggyLove Sonoco packaging

Pet snack start-up opts for paper-based packaging solution

PET snack manufacturing start-up, DoggyLove, based in Germany, has partnered with Sonoco and the paper-based GREENCAN solution to bring its plant-based pet treats to...

Scots brothers expand restaurant into retail with sustainably packaged products

A family-owned restaurant operating in Edinburgh and Aberdeen is moving into the retail sector with the launch of a new range of products in...

Scottish coffee firm launches compostable capsules

A Scottish coffee producer has launched its beverage in compostable capsules made from plant-based ingredients. Compatible with Nespresso machines, Gordon Street Coffee said its new...

Frugalpac unveils limited-edition Winter Cup

RECYCLABLE coffee cup manufacturer Frugalpac has launched a limited edition ‘Winter Cup’ design featuring red and silver stars with gold branding. With an estimated 210...

Historic garden cleaner to debut revamped recyclable bottle

JEYES Fluid has announced it is launching a new recyclable plastic bottle. The brand, which has been helping to keep gardens clean for over 140...