Firm celebrates launch of disposable paper cutlery in retail packs

CELEBRATION Packaging has announced the launch of its disposable and recyclable paper cutlery range in 'convenient' retail packs. Available in packs of 20 knives, forks...
Metsä Board

Metsä Board maintains Platinum level Ecovadis rating

FRESH fibre paperboard producer Metsä Board has announced it has again achieved the highest Platinum level in EcoVadis’ sustainability assessment with a record score. The company...

Highland Soap Company set for £205,600 expansion

THE Highland Soap Company is set to double its production capacity and create new jobs in a £205,600 expansion project. The Fort William skincare business...

Heinz Snap Pot scoops another packaging accolade

THE Heinz ‘Snap Pot’ – manufactured by Berry Global – has added to its trophy haul after winning a Gold award at the Environmental...

Packaging giant scores with new solution for classic football boots

SMURFIT Kappa has announced it has developed a new sustainable e-commerce packaging solution for a supplier of classic football boots to major stars including...

Plant protein start-up accelerates growth plans with double appointment

XAMPLA, a start-up creator of natural alternatives to single-use plastics, has announced two new appointments ahead of bringing its first products to market later...

Xampla to accelerate innovation following $14 million investment

AN injection of $14 million in private capital is set to accelerate UK materials innovation company Xampla’s mission to replace single-use plastics with alternatives...

Fully recyclable paperboard cup lid set for take-off

THE Paper Lid Company and Metsä Board have announced the introduction of a fully recyclable paperboard lid for takeaway drink cups. The lid, made from...
Kate Forbes MSP Highlands and Islands Final Straw Reduce Single-use Plastics

The Highlands’ battle against single-use plastic

AN MSP who led Scotland’s campaign to successfully make plastic straws a thing of the past is continuing to fight single-use plastics in her own constituency.

‘Novel’ process for mixed plastic packaging recycling to be developed

THE University of Birmingham has licensed rights to a 'supercritical' water technology to sustainable engineering firm, Stropford, which will see the development of a...