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Valpak partners with recycling rewards app

A collaboration between Valpak and the Bower recycling rewards app is hoped to drive recycling and brand benefits. The award-winning Bower app educates and rewards...

Plastics Recycling Show Europe to expand further in 2024

ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have revealed the event will expand again next year with the opening of a further hall...
Glass bottles on production line

DRS could have ‘catastrophic’ consequences for glass sector, trade body warns

BRITISH Glass has branded the Scottish Government’s decision to include glass in the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS) as ‘catastrophic’. The body said it was...

New poll finds Scots would back variable deposit return scheme

NEW research has found that almost eight-in-10 Scots believe people would understand how to use a deposit return scheme (DRS) with a variable fee charged based on the size of the drinks container
Berry Circular Polymers Plant

Berry to highlight mechanical recycling innovation at PRSE 2O25

BERRY Global will highlight its mechanical recycling capabilities, including its award-winning CleanStream closed-loop recycling system at this year’s Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), which...
Mercel's Alastair Kennedy (COO); Dr Mark Dorris; and Dominic O’Rourke

Napier University spinout looks to weed out microplastics

AN Edinburgh Napier University spinout’s approach to utilising seaweed as an alternative to plastics could help eliminate a range of microplastics found in packaging. In...

Scotland urged to consider digital DRS solution

THE Recycling Association has welcomed the delay of Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) and called for a digital DRS solution to be investigated first. The...

INEOS launches ‘world first’ recycled plastic innovation

INEOS has announced a 'world first' after producing an 'ultra-thin' rigid film used for recyclable flexible packaging products made from more than 50% recycled...

Boots targets bathroom gifts in Christmas sustainability drive

BOOTS has announced that 2,020 tonnes of throwaway plastic has been removed from its Christmas gift packaging. The health, beauty and pharmacy chain said that...

Smurfit Kappa adds new options for online drinks market

SMURFIT Kappa has announced the introduction of a new range of eBottle packaging solutions for the online beverage and liquids market. The new portfolio includes...
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Packaging Scotland
From traditional booming industries like whisky and food to the burgeoning craft spirits sector, Scotland has always been a strong and diverse market in its own right. As such, it cannot be treated simply as a region. A growing number of businesses are attempting to expand their presence north of the border and increase market share and visibility. As the only packaging magazine published in Scotland, Packaging Scotland is uniquely placed to cover the Scottish market and the many people and businesses operating within it.
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