New DRS administrator established for Scotland

A new deposit return scheme (DRS) administrator for Scotland has been established with the aim of operating the initiative, which is due to come...

Grocery box delivery service embraces compostable solution

ORGANIC grocery box delivery service Riverford is to replace 1.25 million plastic bags each year with home compostable alternatives supplied by TIPA.   The move is part of Riverford’s ambitions to...

Irn-Bru announces new 100% recycled packaging

IRN-BRU maker AG Barr has announced that all of its soft drink consumer multipacks are to be wrapped in 100% recycled shrink wrap by...

Paving and walling specialist makes sustainable packaging investment

PAVING and walling manufacturer Tobermore has announced the business has invested in more sustainable packaging. The business has overhauled its packaging design to have 'significantly...

New study highlights support for beverage cans

A new study has revealed that more than 75% of respondents said they would choose the beverage can over other packaging formats once they...

Pancake Day plastic packaging takes a battering at Sainsbury’s

SAINSBURY'S has announced that it has reduced plastic packaging in its Pancake Day range by 86%. It comes as the supermarket introduces new widely-recycled pancake...

UKRI launches £16m funding competition for large scale packaging projects

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced the opening of a new £16 million funding competition for large-scale plastic packaging projects. The demonstrator projects rounds...

Glass summit to set out UK recycling ambitions

BRITISH Glass has revealed details of the first annual UK Glass Recycling Summit, which will be held virtually on March 17.  Bringing together the whole glass...

Gillette unveils ‘most significant’ packaging upgrade to date

GILLETTE has unveiled what it says is its most significant product and packaging upgrade to date. The move sees personal care firm unveil new fully...

Sustainable cartonboard solution unveiled for fresh produce

PAPER-based specialist Graphic Packaging International has introduced ProducePack, a cartonboard solution for fresh produce. The carton is said to offer an eco-friendly option for a...