Have yourself a less wasteful Christmas

THE City of Edinburgh Council has launched a new campaign encouraging residents to have a 'less wasteful Christmas'. It follows on from the capital's net...

Limited edition Scotch whisky given to COP26 delegates to be auctioned

THREE bottles of the limited edition blended Scotch Whisky given to COP26 delegates are to go under the hammer. The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said...

BPF unveils new net zero resource to help companies meet carbon targets

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) is set to help firms reduce their carbon footprint by launching a new net zero briefing, outlining what steps...

Time to take a leaf out of nature’s book

By Winfried Muehling, general manager, Pro Carton AGAINST the backdrop of COP26 earlier this month, the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) has never been...

Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed again

THE introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) in Scotland has been delayed for a second time. The scheme was due to come into operation...

‘Ultra thin’ food packaging film scoops top award

SEALED Air is celebrating after the company's new packaging film picked up a top accolade at the UK Packaging Awards. The business triumphed in the...

easyJet uniform made from recycled plastic bottles scoops major award

EASYJET'S new pilot and cabin crew uniform, which is produced from 100% recycled plastic bottles, has won a major award. It scooped the sustainability award at...

Glass specialist ‘Voices’ approval for new limited edition vodka bottle

ARDAGH Glass has revealed its work in the latest limited edition Absolut vodka bottle, which contains 80% recycled glass content. Ardagh's product design team worked...

Supermarkets launch designer tote bags to encourage reuse mindset

FASHION designer Anya Hindmarch has collaborated with Waitrose and Sainsbury's to launch a new reusable shopping bag. The project is defined by 'eco not ego'...

Group warns of plans to ‘derail’ impending deposit return scheme

SCOTLAND'S impending deposit return scheme (DRS) is at risk of further delay, a campaign group has warned. Have You Got The Bottle? warned that efforts...