Aseptic carton producer to sponsor FSC general assembly

SIG has announced it will be the exclusive top sponsor (Green Sponsor) for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) general assembly in Bali, Indonesia, in...

UK fishing industry to trial biodegradable packaging

FISHING firms will be encouraged to trial new biodegradable packaging for chilled goods, as part of a new £24 million UK Government investment. It comes...

Costa Coffee releases reusable festive range

COSTA Coffee has unveiled a new range of reusable coffee cups and Christmas decorations that pay homage to their iconic red takeaway cups. The new...

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...

How to get back on track with net zero

David Williams, vice president, transactional businesses, Schneider Electric UK and Ireland, explains how businesses can meet sustainability ambitions during the energy crisis TODAY’S business leaders...

Recyclability certification boosts packaging transparency

BERRY has announced that in order meet the need for reliable claims about recyclability and recycled content in packaging, the Berry Superfos facility in...
Plastic waste

Call for Scotland to implement ‘source-to-sea’ approach to tackle marine litter

ENVIRONMENTAL Standards Scotland (ESS) has called on the Scottish Government to implement a 'source-to-sea' approach to tackle the marine litter polluting the country's beaches...

Tesco plucks plastic trays from whole chicken packaging

TESCO has announced that from next year it will stop using plastic trays to pack its fresh, whole chickens. The supermarket will remove the tray...

Scottish firm looks to slam lid on food waste

A Scottish packaging business is on a mission to tackle food waste after winning a sustainability award and linking up with manufacturers around Europe. ReCover...

OPRL launches new recyclability assessment tool

OPRL has launched a new recyclability assessment tool designed to help brands make informed choices around packaging design and reduce financial obligations under pEPR. Alice...