Scotland’s deposit return scheme to go live in August 2023
SCOTLAND'S deposit return scheme (DRS) is to go live across the country on 16 August 2023, the Scottish Government has announced.
Lorna Slater, circular economy...
Report highlights benefits of improved kerbside collection over DRS for glass packs
A new report from the consulting team at Valpak for British Glass has highlighted the benefits of glass packaging being collected and recycled through...
DS Smith makes the ‘A List’ for protecting water resources
DS Smith has confirmed 'strong progress' in five corporate ESG ratings this year, after the company was placed on the ‘A List’ for protecting...
Antalis bags sustainability accolade
ANTALIS is celebrating after the firm secured the Sustainability Advocate Award at the Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA)’s recent Expo event and Recognition Excellence...
Council relaunches Christmas campaign that saw Edinburgh locals recycle 6,722 tonnes
THE City of Edinburgh Council has relaunched its Christmas campaign which urges residents to recycle and reuse as much waste as they can over...
Momentum grows for compostable packaging solutions
A new study revealed that 85% of Australians believe more food should be wrapped in compostable packaging as an alternative to plastic, with 44%...
Argyll and Bute Council to reduce use of single-use plastics ahead of national legislation
COUNCIL services are to be 'encouraged' to reduce their use of single-use plastic products, under new plans in Argyle and Bute.
It comes following the...
L’Oréal to use recycled plastic pellets in packaging
L'ORÉAL has struck a deal with Veolia to have the French firm supply high-quality recycled plastic for its packaging.
The plastic will be obtained through...
New postcode-specific tool hopes to end confusion over packaging recycling
A new initiative has been launched to help guide people on how and where their packaging can be recycled in their local area.
Launched by software...
Study reveals impact of pandemic on consumer environmental concerns
A new study, conducted on behalf of Pro Carton – the European association of carton and cartonboard manufacturers, has revealed how the pandemic has...
