Scotland’s deposit return scheme to include glass pending consultation period
THE Scottish Government has opened a consultation period lasting until 10 December 2019 on the country's deposit return scheme (DRS)
Retailer unveils new packaging to help inspire creative play for children
RETAILER The Works has unveiled its redesigned and more sustainable packaging for its Make & Create for Kids range across its stores.
The launch has...
Recycle-ready wet wipe packs mark ‘breakthrough’ for home and personal care sector
AMCOR has teamed up with Fedrigoni to develop a flexible packaging solution for wet wipes, described as 'recycle-ready'.
The combination of Amcor’s AmPrima Plus flow...
Home and personal care sector evolves to meet modern demands
Geoffrey Gendebien, Amcor’s marketing manager for home & personal care, answers Packaging Scotland's questions about the way the industry has adapted to meet the...
Tetra Pak sets net zero emissions target
TETRA Pak has outlined its sustainability commitment by setting an ambition for net zero emissions across the value chain by 2050, supporting this with...
UK public’s plastic pollution concerns grow
NEW research has revealed that 64% of UK shoppers are motivated to reduce their single-use packaging when shopping for groceries.
Environmental charity, City to Sea,...
Sustainability the ‘constant companion’ in Clearmark’s 20-year journey
CLEARMARK is celebrating two decades in business. The Nottingham-based coding equipment specialist started life with a team of just three people, but has grown...
Harrods in ‘long overdue’ update of ‘iconic’ carrier bags
HARRODS is to replace its 'iconic' green plastic carrier bags with a paper variation in what it says is a 'long overdue' update.
The department...
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 winners announced
THE winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 have been unveiled at the tenth Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) in Amsterdam.
From high-performing recycled-content...
WERIT cuts material use as packaging tax pressures rise
INDUSTRIAL packaging manufacturer WERIT UK has revealed how it is reducing plastic use across its product range through engineering-led design.
In response to the UK’s...
