‘Ground-breaking formula’ said to enhance biodegradability of plastic packs

LIFESTYLE Packaging has announced the introduction of BioPAC to the UK market. Described as a 'ground-breaking formula' that will degrade plastic packaging in 10 years,...

Pollard makes the list with sustainability solution

RIGID box manufacturer Pollard Group has created a ‘sustainability checklist’ in a bid to help customers maximise the sustainability benefits of their packaging solutions. The...
Winfried Muehling

Navigating the world of sustainable packaging

By Winfried Muehling, director of marketing and communications, Pro Carton THE UK witnesses an impressive 70% collection and recycling rate for paper and cartonboard materials...

DRS delayed in Scotland until March 2024

SCOTLAND'S Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been delayed to March 2024. The scheme was due to go live in August this year, but first minister...

Vegware and BBIA to host webinar on the bio-economy

EDINBURGH-based packaging firm Vegware, in partnership with the bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA), will be hosting a webinar later this month called "What...
RECOUP Awards winners

2025 RECOUP Awards celebrate innovation in plastics circularity

THE winners of this year’s RECOUP Awards have been announced. The event celebrates the work being carried out across the plastics value chain in re-use,...

SIG confirms joint initiative to fund sustainable materials research

SIG has announced it will fund 'breakthrough' research into more sustainable materials at EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, as part of a joint initiative with...

TRNSMT pop-up restaurant to highlight benefits of tinned food

FREE South Asian-inspired dishes are to be served at the upcoming TRNSMT festival at Glasgow Green in a bid to highlight the benefits of...

Businesses urged to get ready now for new tax

AHEAD of the introduction of the Plastic Packaging Tax in April 2022, Southgate Packaging is urging businesses to take the necessary steps to prepare...
Morro Huhtamaki deal

2M Group of Companies seals landmark deal to supply Morro Coating to Huhtamaki

HUHTAMAKI and 2M Group of Companies have announced the first ever multi-year supply deal to deploy Xampla’s plastic-free Morro Coating polymer to replace traditional...