Organisation warn of increase in plastic consumption should DRS include cans
A UK-wide deposit return scheme (DRS) including aluminium cans could result in an extra 823 million plastic bottles being produced, according to Alupro.
The not-for-profit...
Black Cow launches new milk carton-inspired packaging
BLACK Cow has launched a new premium milk carton-inspired pack for its Pure Milk Vodka range.
Molson Coors Beverage Company, which distributes the drink, said...
Consumers ‘open’ to reusable packaging but ‘unsure’ about applications
NEW research unveiled by Stora Enso has found that consumers are 'open' to reusable packaging but 'unsure' about applications.
Whilst a majority of European consumers...
Diageo looks to ‘push boundaries of innovation’ with new paper-based bottle trial
DIAGEO has unveiled a 'first of its kind' 90% paper-based bottle trial for Johnnie Walker Black Label exclusively at Johnnie Walker Princes Street’s 1820...
Delight for Cullen as business scoops two environmental awards
GLASGOW-based Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging has earned recognition at the Environmental Packaging Awards.
The company scooped silver in both the household goods and personal care categories...
Pallet business aims to ‘alter perceptions’ of plastic
PLASTIC pallet specialist Goplasticpallets.com has added an educational Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) section to its website, detailing information about its sustainable processes and policies.
The...
Edinburgh University transforms plastic into vanilla flavouring
PLASTIC waste can be transformed into vanilla flavouring through the use of bacteria, researchers have discovered.
The discovery comes following a study by the University...
Premium chocolate specialist unveils new sustainable packs
PREMIUM Belgian chocolate giant Guylian has unveiled new packaging and an upgraded recipe for its chocolate with hazelnut praliné offering.
"By changing our design and...
Plant-based protein shakes find the ‘perfect fit’ in SIG
GROUNDED has teamed up with SIG to turn its idea for a 100% natural range of plant-based protein shakes into a commercial reality.
GROUNDED asked...
Sustainable packs deliver fresh look for innovative Scottish brand
AN award-winning TexMex restaurant with outlets in Edinburgh and Aberdeen has revealed the important role of packaging in helping to build the rapidly growing...



















