Tech investment tipped to produce recyclable flexible packaging
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe has announced a multi-million Euro investment in technology in a move designed to enable the firm to work with...
‘Game-changing’ development hailed in search for sustainable coffee capsules
BERRY Global has announced a 'game-changing' development in the coffee capsule market with the launch of a capsule made from renewable sources that do...
‘Sturdy and protective’ solution helps firm tap into growing online wine market
SMURFIT Kappa has revealed how its experience in e-commerce and sustainability has helped a UK vineyard tap into the 'flourishing' online wine space.
The Kingscote...
Logistics partner appointment marks key Scottish DRS milestone
BIFFA has been confirmed as the official logistics service provider for Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which goes live in August 2023.
Circularity Scotland, the...
M&S to remove best before dates from fresh produce
MARKS & Spencer is to remove best before dates from a range of its fresh produce in a bid to reduce food waste.
Over 300...
DS Smith programme sees 313 million pieces of ‘problem plastics’ designed out
DS Smith has announced that is has designed out over 313 million pieces of 'problem plastics' in the last two years.
It comes as part...
Ecoveritas calls on firms to be given tools for EPR preparation
PACKAGING data firm Ecoveritas has warned that further delays in publishing detailed guidance places the timetable for extended producer responsibility (EPR) reforms at risk.
It...
Co-op to encourage freezing milk via on-pack message
THE Co-op is to introduce a 'freeze me' message on the packaging of its own brand milk products.
It comes after WRAP figures revealed that...
Every day’s a school day: EPS recycler targets packaging businesses
AN EPS recycling specialist is keen to work with more packaging companies to boost Scotland’s ambitious environmental aspirations.
Volker Gruppe operates a bespoke EPS recycling...
Keeping up the momentum on reducing waste
TerraCycle specialises in providing solutions for hard-to-recycle products, working with a range of partners globally to eliminate the idea of waste. In Scotland alone,...
