Scottish trial shows small financial incentive can drive surge in recycling
A trial involving Scottish-based students has revealed a surge in recycling following the introduction of a small financial incentive.
Students from across the Motherwell, Coatbridge...
Kellogg’s launches ‘important’ Corn Flakes packaging trial
KELLOGG'S is to trial a fully paper-based liner in its Corn Flakes range to help shape its future packaging plans.
Launched in partnership with Tesco,...
Is £200 a tonne enough to move the dial?
Kathy Illingworth, head of sustainability consulting at Ecoveritas shares some insight into the Plastic Packaging Tax and questions if the price is right to...
‘Cutting-edge’ portable reverse vending machine exhibited for first time in Scotland
A portable reverse vending machine (RVM) was exhibited to Scottish politicians, grocery retailers, and drinks companies during a recent debate on the nation's impending...
North Coast 500 set for new reusable cup scheme
A survey has been launched to aid the development of an 'innovative' new large-scale reusable cup scheme in the Highlands' North Coast 500 route.
NorthCoast...
New guide aims to boost plastics recycling
RECOUP and the British Plastics Federation (BPF) have teamed up to launch new guidance aimed at helping designers create plastic packaging that is easy...
Natural packaging material tipped for food sector growth
FIBREPAK, which is described as a natural packaging material that uses thermoformed wet pulp, has been tipped to make a big impact in the...
Packaging solution unveiled for food-to-go porridge pots
COLPAC has created a new range of recyclable porridge pots for ZA, a food-to-go brand launched by Pizza Express.
Created from fully recyclable board, the...
Refillable skincare start-up opts for glass packaging
GLASS specialist Croxsons has produced primary packaging for refillable skincare brand, Necessary Good.
Established in March 2023, Necessary Good makes essential skincare products and chose...
RECOUP Conference tipped to help shape the future of plastics
THE RECOUP Conference will return on 25 September 2025 at the KingsGate Conference Centre in Peterborough, where stakeholders from across the plastics value chain...
