New beauty ingredient tipped to eliminate ‘thousands of tonnes’ of microplastics
A new biodegradable material has the potential to eliminate 8,700 tonnes of microplastics from beauty products in Europe, it has been claimed.
Teysha Technologies, a...
Research finds increasing sustainable packaging is top priority for FMCG brands
INCREASING the volume of sustainable packaging such as paper is the number one priority for improving the environmental performance of UK FMCG businesses, according...
‘First of its kind’ Bruichladdich wrap earns James Cropper triple award nomination
James Cropper has been shortlisted in three categories in this year’s Pentawards as a result of the firm's work for Bruichladdich’s Luxury Redefined range,...
Zeus Packaging marks major milestone in net zero journey
ZEUS Packaging has marked a major milestone in the firm's journey towards achieving net zero emissions after completing its 2023 Carbon Emissions Report.
The resource...
Napier University spinout looks to weed out microplastics
AN Edinburgh Napier University spinout’s approach to utilising seaweed as an alternative to plastics could help eliminate a range of microplastics found in packaging.
In...
Home and personal care sector evolves to meet modern demands
Geoffrey Gendebien, Amcor’s marketing manager for home & personal care, answers Packaging Scotland's questions about the way the industry has adapted to meet the...
Labels have the power to promote circularity
Andrea Irazabal, sustainability manager at UPM Raflatac, discusses how Scottish brand owners can integrate sustainability into the packaging identity
MATERIAL evaluation is key for any...
Labour urged to prioritise introduction of deposit return scheme
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have urged Labour to prioritise the introduction of a comprehensive deposit return scheme (DRS).
Speaking at a Nature 2030 and Keep Wales Tidy...
Hunter Luxury celebrates B Corp certification
PACKAGING supplier Hunter Luxury has achieved B Corp certification, joining a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.
The...
Studies highlight ‘consumer confusion’ around compostable packaging
A new multi-trial study by environmental and behaviour change experts Hubbub and the University of Sheffield, has found 'significant improvements' in the disposal of...
