Macpac adds to ‘green’ packaging solutions for customers
PACKAGING manufacturer Macpac has announced that its in-house design team has added a number of new packs to the firm's ‘ready-to-post’ and plug Plantpac...
DS Smith outlines plans to ‘accelerate’ carbon reduction goals
DS Smith has confirmed the company's commitment to align its global operations to a 1.5°C scenario as set out in the Paris Climate Agreement.
The...
Entries sought for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022
ENTRIES are now being sought for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022.
Nominations are open in seven categories with brand owners, plastic product manufacturers, retailers,...
Be careful not to swap one problem for another
Producers seeking sustainable alternatives to shrink wrapping should stop to consider the true benefits of the packaging they select, says Martin Leeming, CEO of...
Organic salmon firm banks on new packaging being a catch
A Skye-based organic salmon producer is preparing to launch a newly created plastic-free, compostable packaging solution in what has been described as a ‘financial...
Bamboo packaging specialist takes the cane to waste
A former investor and adviser who swapped his high-flying business life to launch a firm specialising in bamboo products has unveiled new sustainable packaging...
Sustainable and premium bottles are a winning combination for O-I
A new collection of glass bottles made in Alloa, which aim to combine both sustainability and premiumisation, have made a strong impact since being...
Will new code encourage greener packs and clearer environmental claims?
Josh Wood, marketing manager at Cromwell Polythene, discusses the impact of the new Green Claims Code, which outlines compliance guidance for the environmental credentials...
Scotland urged to consider digital DRS alternative
A recycling technology business claims that digitalising Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) could see the initiative integrate better into modern society and help meet...
Major brands call on joined up global approach to plastic pollution
SOME of the world's largest brands have called for the creation of an international pact to address plastic pollution at the resumed session of...
