Scottish businesses to trial sustainable single-use alternatives

A 'groundbreaking' pilot is to support Scottish businesses in trialling and implementing sustainable alternatives to single-use items. Launched by Zero Waste Scotland, the ditching disposables scheme...

Almost half of Britons resolve to use less plastic in 2022

NEW research has revealed that almost half (49%) of Britons vow to use less plastic in 2022. A poll of more than 2,000 adults also...

Mill marks major recycled paper milestone

SAICA Paper has announced it has produced four million tonnes of recycled paper at its Greater Manchester mill, known as PM-11, since it began...

Firms partner to launch ‘breakthrough’ plastic recycling process in Grangemouth

INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe and Plastic Energy have announced that they are working collaboratively on a trial to convert hard to recycle plastic...

Berry solution boasts on-shelf and sustainability appeal

BERRY M&H has launched a new standard design which aims to provide a complete pack and closure solution for cleaning products and give companies...

Retailer opts for functional barrier paper solution

RETAILER Iceland is replacing its previous packaging with Mondi’s functional barrier paper across a number of its ranges. The first newly packaged product to hit the...

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...