Single-use vapes ban is ‘landmark moment’ for campaigners
A number of organisations have welcomed the ban on the sale of single-use vapes, which will come into force in Scotland on June 1.
Environmental...
Skincare brand opts for compostable NatureFlex films
AUSTRALIAN-based skincare brand Conserving Beauty has chosen renewable and compostable NatureFlex films for use within its sachet packaging for cleansing wipes.
Conserving Beauty is known...
Biffa opens zero-to-land waste transfer facility in Inverness
BIFFA has opened a zero-to-landfill waste transfer facility in Inverness.
The transfer station at Longman Industrial Estate is Biffa's first in Inverness, with it permitted...
Organisations raise concerns over flat rate DRS in Scotland
THE Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is urging MSPs to vote against the Scottish Government's proposals, as they currently stand, for a national deposit...
IKEA to cut plastic packaging from consumer range by 2028
IKEA has announced it intends to phase out plastic packaging from its consumer range by 2028.
The Swedish furniture retailer said it hopes the move...
Princes to package tuna in fully recyclable packs
PRINCES has announced that it is to move its tuna multipacks into fully recyclable packaging.
The move forms part of the group's goal of all...
Online resource educates youngsters on plastics recycling and polymers
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF), in conjunction with PlasticsEurope and RECOUP, has launched an online recycling resource kit designed to educate students about recycling plastics...
Family firm targeting ‘rapid’ growth after kids’ snack wins Aldi contract
A new kids' snack which is packaged in recyclable paper packaging is targeting 'rapid' growth after landing a contract with Aldi.
Freddie's Farm was launched...
Sustainable challenges for closures
Darren Dodd, service and marketing director at Selig, discusses how the environmental agenda is bringing into question how beverage companies use packaging seals in...
Big brands team up to boost flexible plastic recycling
A £1 billion fund has been launched by five major manufacturers to help make flexible plastic recycling 'economically viable' for recyclers and easier for...
