EPR delay ‘unfortunate but necessary’ due to lack of clarity on costs
ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has hailed Defra's decision to defer Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging fees until October 2025 as 'unfortunate but...
Footbridges constructed from recycled plastic bottles built in Forres
MORAY Council has announced that work is underway to install footbridges constructed entirely from materials made from recycled plastic bottles.
The bridges at the Mosset...
Coca-Cola’s new attached bottle caps to be produced in East Kilbride
NEW attached bottle caps are to be produced in East Kilbride for use across Coca-Cola's range of soft drinks.
The company said that the new...
Estrella opts for paperboard solution on multi-packs
GRAPHIC Packaging has announced it has teamed up with Estrella Damm to replace 100% of its plastic shrink wrap packaging with paperboard alternatives on...
Plastic off-cuts transformed into water purification items
BERRY Superfos has revealed plastic off-cuts from its packaging manufacturing which can’t be reused on site are being turned into useful items including components...
New M&S men’s clothing packaging set to make ‘huge difference’
MARKS & Spencer (M&S) has unveiled new paper packaging across its Men's Essentials clothing range in a move expected to cut almost 5.5 million...
Vegware Sustainability Report outlines progress on environmental ambitions
COMPOSTABLE foodservice packaging specialist Vegware has released its Sustainability Report 2021.
The report highlights the Edinburgh-headquartered firm's commitment to driving access to composting infrastructure, and...
Football stadium coffee cup collection helps meet sustainability goals
JAMES Cropper is backing an initiative involving Little Coffee Cup and Carlisle United Football Club that demonstrates how used coffee cups can be collected,...
Collaboration offers fresh approach to tomato packaging
WITH growing demand from consumers for sustainability without compromising on product quality, the packaging of fresh produce remains an ever-evolving challenge.
One brand described as...
Sustainability remains key priority for consumers
NEW research published by Macfarlane Packaging has highlighted that sustainability remains the key priority for consumers.
Over half (55%) of respondents demanded that retailers stay focused...



















