UK-wide reforms hoped to stamp out excessive packaging
THE Scottish Government has said that producers will pay for the environmental costs of packaging under new UK-wide plans.
It comes following major reforms being...
Lightweight food closure launched for ketchups and sauces
BERRY Global has revealed it is launching a new lightweight food closure to minimise material usage.
The company’s existing 55mm closure is now over 20%...
Glasgow’s SEC to launch ‘incredibly easy to carry’ reusable cups
REUSABLE 'Stack Cups' are to replace single-use plastic cups at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC).
It comes as part of the campus' transition towards net...
Waitrose launches reusable designer bag with ten-year lasting guarantee
WAITROSE has launched a reusable bag made from 100% recycled plastic with a ten-year lasting guarantee.
The Universal Bag was designed by luxury handbag brand, Anya Hindmarch,...
Xampla celebrates winning best new business accolade
XAMPLA, a creator of natural alternatives to single-use plastic, is celebrating after being crowned the winner of the Best New Business category at the...
New sustainable solution launched for drink multipacks
GRAPHIC Packaging has announced it has added to its range of sustainable multipack packaging solutions for the beverage industry.
The firm has launched EnviroClip, described...
PFF invests £2m in ‘first of its kind’ thermoforming system
FOOD packaging specialist PFF Group has announced it has installed a £2 million thermoforming system at its Sedgefield site as part of a £4...
Keynote speaker confirmed for PRSE conference
MATTIA Pellegrini, head of unit, directorate-general for environment at the European Commission, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the Plastics Recycling Show...
DS Smith outlines plan to plant a tree for every employee
DS Smith has announced it has funded the planting of 29,000 trees – one for each employee – in celebration of the UN-backed International...
Sustainable gin pouches launched ahead of Mother’s Day
DARNLEY'S Gin has announced the launch of its sustainable gin pouches in time for Mother’s Day.
Described as an 'eye-catching, unique present that gin-lovers can...
