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...
Nestlé Waters UK and Biffa announce partnership
NESTLÉ Waters UK and sustainable waste management firm, Biffa, have announced a new partnership to help drive a circular economy for plastics in the...
Paper-based packaging supports the pet market
Skye Oudemans, sustainability manager at Sonoco, tells Packaging Scotland how paper packs are proving popular with pet food providers
AS demand for paper packaging continues...
Firm cuts down on packaging by 80% with new solution
ECO-FRIENDLY retailer My Little Panda has revealed it has cut down on standard packaging and plastic wrap by 80% following the launch of its...
SNP stalwart calls for DRS plans to be paused
A prominent SNP MSP has called for Scotland's planned introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to be paused for at least 18 months.
DRS...
Cullen’s Fibre Bottle nominated for prestigious award
CULLEN Eco Friendly Packaging has been nominated for the prestigious Earthshot Prize for its innovative Fibre Bottle solution.
The Earthshot Prize sets out five universal...
Meat producer switches to recyclable plastic pack solution
PACKAGING and paper specialist Mondi has teamed up with Austrian meat producer Hütthaler to produce a fully recyclable thermoforming film for meat and sausage...
Lego looks to build sustainable future
THE Lego Group has announced plans to invest up to $400 million over three years to accelerate sustainability and social responsibilities across the brand.
As...
Edinburgh Napier spinout launches biodegradable ‘forever chemicals’ alternative
AN Edinburgh Napier University spinout has discovered a method of using seaweed waste to produce a biodegradable alternative to chemical plastics.
The discovery was made...
Award-winning eco-friendly wine bottle looks to turn tide on recycling
INDEPENDENT wines and spirits merchant Inverarity Morton has taken on the UK distribution of a range of eco-friendly wines in fully recyclable bottles.
Sea Change...
