RE:Water to open new £2m facility as it ramps up production

RE:Water has announced a £2 million investment in a larger production site in Hereford. The move comes as the sustainable aluminium bottled water brand looks...

Compostable packs tipped to extend shelf-life of fresh produce

TIPA and PerfoTec have teamed up to offer fully compostable packaging described as extending the shelf-life of fresh produce. The laser microperforated compostable film has...

Host venue of COP26 unveils new packaging measures ahead of event

THE Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has unveiled new packaging measures ahead of hosting the COP26 summit later this year. It comes as part of the...

Bespoke product helps achieve sustainability goals of aluminium effect pigments specialist

FENTON Packaging Solutions has divulged details of its work to help aluminium effect pigments manufacturer Silberline reduce its carbon footprint. The firm began its cooperation...

MPs urge Government for change over single-use packaging regulations

A committee of MPs has called on the UK Government to focus on reducing all forms of single-use packaging, whilst also making alterations to the proposed plastic packaging tax

New partnership to see Mars brands trial plant-based packaging

MARS Wrigley has announced a two year partnership with biodegradable materials manufacturer, Danimer Scientific. The collaboration will see the trial of Danimer Scientific's signature packaging,...

APG Europe opens ‘one-stop-shop’ for Sulapac packaging

APG Europe has become the first online distributor of Sulapac packaging with the ability to serve smaller brands and provide extended services such as...
Jo Grundy, Quality & Systems Manager, Contact Originators

Contact Originators earns EcoVadis Gold certification

CONTACT Originators has earned EcoVadis Gold certification in recognition of the firm's sustainability commitment. The Gold rank places Contact in the top 1% of companies...

Study reveals impact of pandemic on consumer environmental concerns

A new study, conducted on behalf of Pro Carton – the European association of carton and cartonboard manufacturers, has revealed how the pandemic has...
Geoffrey Gendebien

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...