Sustainability to be key focus at Interplas 2021
ORGANISERS of this year’s Interplas exhibition and conference in Birmingham have revealed that sustainability will be ‘top of the agenda’.
More than 50 sessions will explore...
Sustainable cartonboard solution unveiled for fresh produce
PAPER-based specialist Graphic Packaging International has introduced ProducePack, a cartonboard solution for fresh produce.
The carton is said to offer an eco-friendly option for a...
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...
Berry invests to boost recycling of soft plastic waste
BERRY Global’s UK recycling business has upgraded its advanced used plastic packaging recycling complex in Heanor, Derbyshire.
The facility can recycle a variety of flexible...
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...
‘Systemic challenges’ preventing Scotland from achieving more circular economy
SYSTEMIC challenges are preventing businesses in Scotland from adopting the practices necessary to achieve a circular economy at a greater scale, a new report...
wagamama packaging initiative set to significantly reduce virgin plastics usage
WAGAMAMA has confirmed plans to replace more than eight million delivery bowls with new packaging using recyclable material.
The firm believes the decision will remove...
Packaging giant scores with new solution for classic football boots
SMURFIT Kappa has announced it has developed a new sustainable e-commerce packaging solution for a supplier of classic football boots to major stars including...
Single-use paperboard alternative to plastic cutlery set for European launch
PAPERBOARD utensil specialist EcoTensil has announced the European launch of its plastic-free single-use cutlery for food packaging.
The range of folding paper utensils was developed...
Colpac confirms net zero targets
FOOD packaging manufacturer Colpac has announced an overall target net zero date of 2045.
With support from sustainability consultants Inspired PLC, the company has measured...
