New toolkit launched to encourage returnable packaging schemes
ENVIRONMENT charity PECT and RECOUP have launched the PECT Bring it Back Toolkit, designed to help address single-use packaging issues.
The toolkit encourages and helps...
Over 1.5 billion pieces of plastic removed from Tesco since launch of 2019 strategy
TESCO has revealed it has removed more than 1.5 billion pieces of plastic since launching its 4Rs - remove, reduce, re-use, recycle - packaging...
Action plan announced for ‘rapid change’ in Glasgow’s plastic use
GLASGOW is to be free of ‘unnecessary’ plastic by 2030, according to a new council strategy plan.
The Glasgow City Council plastics reduction strategy sets...
Packaging business invests in new fibre and paper development lab
DS Smith has opened a new fibre and paper development laboratory at its Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent.
The company has invested £750,000 on the...
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...
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...
Major US retailer opts for paper wine bottles designed by Frugalpac
AMERICAN supermarket retailer The Target Corporation has commissioned a range of sustainable wines in low carbon paper bottles.
The Collective Good wine range is bottled...
Just Eat expands seaweed box trial to Scottish takeaways
JUST Eat has expanded its trial of seaweed-coated takeaway boxes, with outlets in Scotland to be included in the pilot.
It comes as part of...
Paper under pressure: why testing matters more than ever
Cooper Henderson, director, segment strategy – flexible packaging at Industrial Physics, tells Packaging Scotland why testing matters more than ever
GLOBAL demand for paper-based packaging...
Bacardi vows to launch 100% biodegradable spirits bottle
BACARDI has announced plans to put the 'world’s most sustainable spirits bottle' on shelves by 2023.
The drinks giant said the 100% biodegradable bottle will...
