Scottish researchers back start-up plans over sustainable chemicals
A team of researchers in Scotland is supporting a clean tech start-up to transform low-value co-products from the forestry sector into eco-friendly alternatives to...
Scottish universities to ‘drastically’ increase recycled content of plastic bottles
SCIENTISTS from Heriot-Watt University and the University of Strathclyde are to develop additives and processing methods that will 'drastically' increase the recycled content of...
Time running out to help shape Scotland’s proposed single-use cup policy
ZERO Waste Scotland is urging any businesses and organisations keen to have a say on the Scottish Government consultation on introducing a charge on...
Inkjet technology firm hails sustainability roadmap progress
INKJET technology specialist Xaar has announced it has made progress in driving forward the ESG commitments set out in its Sustainability Roadmap to 2030.
The...
Closures specialist unveils ‘greener’ screw cap solution
AMCOR Capsules has announced it has improved the sustainability performance of its STELVIN aluminium screw cap range by reducing its carbon footprint by up...
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...
SIG marks major sales growth in alu-layer-free aseptic cartons
SIG has announced a 24% rise in sales last year for its alu-layer-free aseptic cartons.
The firm said the milestone marks another leap forward in...
Macfarlane Group reports reduction in carbon footprint and carbon sales intensity
PROTECTIVE packaging specialist Macfarlane Group is reporting 'good progress' against its sustainability commitments.
The firm has published its Sustainability Report for 2023, which revealed a...
Greiner Packaging honoured for sustainability innovation
GREINER Packaging UK & Ireland (GPUK) has won the Innovation in Sustainability category at the Business Eye Sustainability Award for its K3 r100 self-separating...
Hold the front page for new water bottles
WITH international summits and debates on the world’s plastic pollution crisis going viral, an Edinburgh man has taken it upon himself to fill newspapers...
