Morrisons offers to assist brands in reducing plastic packaging
MORRISONS has asked its branded suppliers to reduce the amount of plastic used in both their product packaging and on-shelf packaging.
The supermarket said it...
Impact of plastic pollution on human health in developing countries to be studied
THE University of Stirling is to lead a £3.85 million study which will aim to understand the public health risks and environmental impact of...
Smurfit Kappa’s Better Planet design challenge winners revealed
THE winners of Smurfit Kappa's inaugural Better Planet Packaging Design Challenge have been revealed.
The competition reportedly attracted over 300 entries and forms part of...
Cullen helps gardening start-up business bag Dragon’s Den backing
A gardening start-up that uses the latest in compostable packaging innovation has become the latest winner in this season’s Dragon’s Den.
The key component of...
Sustainable solution launched for banana producers
SMURFIT Kappa has announced the launch of BanaBag, described as being created to address the quality assurance needed for excellent bagging during the complete growth...
Limited edition Scotch whisky given to COP26 delegates to be auctioned
THREE bottles of the limited edition blended Scotch Whisky given to COP26 delegates are to go under the hammer.
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said...
Ardagh Glass Packaging pioneers hydrogen innovation
ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has announced it is now producing green hydrogen for glass melting via a hydrogen electrolyser at its facility in Limmared, Sweden.
The...
OPRL begins search for new chair
OPRL has launched a search for a new chair as founding director Jane Bevis prepares to step down from the role.
Commenting on the move...
Aberdeenshire seaweed cultivation deemed commercially viable
SEAWEED cultivation on the north Aberdeenshire coast has been recommended as a financially-viable business opportunity.
The process is becoming a rapidly-growing market, with seaweed products...
RECOUP updates Recyclability by Design guidelines
RECOUP has updated its Recyclability by Design (RBD) guidelines at a 'critical' time for packaging recyclability, amid rising compliance costs and the financial impact...
