Scotland praised for role in Prevented Ocean Plastics

THE supplier of Prevented Ocean Plastics has called on Scottish businesses to join them in the fight against plastic waste. Bantam Materials made the call...

Sainsbury’s unveils pulp cardboard packs in ‘UK supermarket first’

SAINSBURY'S is to introduce a number of packaging changes across its own-brand chicken and fish lines in a move it says is set to...

Aldi launches washing up liquid in recycled plastic packaging

ALDI has introduced 100% recycled plastic to the packaging of its own-brand Magnum washing up liquid. The retailer said that the change is expected to...

Paperboard specialist helps iconic chocolate manufacturer secure PEFC certification

BELGIAN chocolate maker Guylian has turned to Metsä Board for help in defining the steps required to be able to display PEFC forest management...
Winfried Muehling

Cartonboard can be a ‘lynchpin’ in packaging circular economy

By Winfried Muehling, general manager of Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers CARTONBOARD is leading the drive towards a truly circular...

Aldi moves own-brand porridge pots to cardboard packaging

ALDI is to move its own-brand porridge pots to cardboard packaging in a bid to further reduce plastic waste. The supermarket said that the move...

New net-zero Highland distillery to feature integrated bottling facilities

A project to build a new net-zero distillery with integrated bottling facilities has has secured up to £1.57 million in funding from Highlands and Islands...

Seaweed lining adds to green credentials of new compostable food boxes

TRI-Star Packaging has introduced new kraft food boxes lined with Notpla Coating, a lining made from seaweed which replaces the plastic coating usually used...

The Magical Mushroom Company announces large-scale production of its plastic-free packaging

THE Magical Mushroom Company (MMC) has announced the launch of large-scale production of its mushroom-derived biodegradable packaging. The Surrey-based firm said that the plastic-free alternative...

New ‘luxury’ textile bag made from recycled bottles to launch

A new 'luxury' textile bag made from recycled plastic bottles is set to be launched by The Spearhead Group. The bag is made by a...