Carlsberg unveils “revolutionary” sustainable packaging

CARLSBERG has unveiled a new packaging innovation in a bid to reduce waste, which will see cans held together by glue, rather than plastic...

Lawn spreader pack redesign cuts weight

WESTLAND lawn spreader’s pack has been given a redesign by RPC Design, which claims to offer valuable sustainability benefits. The new container has been described...

Exhibition to host “balanced discussion” on plastic waste

THE issue of plastic waste will be addressed by packaging experts at the upcoming Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London event. Organisers have announced The...

RPC puts environment at heart of its Safety Week

RPC has revealed the group's annual Safety Week will this year have the theme ‘Protecting You, Me and Our Environment'. Employees were invited to enter...

Paint firm takes Crown for 100% recycled containers

CROWN Paints is set to launch new paint containers made from 100% recycled plastic in what it is describing as a UK first. The plastic...

The war on plastic: be careful what you wish for

AMID the current furore over plastic packaging, a number of industry stakeholders have started to warn of potential “serious environmental consequences” of switching all...

Biopolymer has “massive” potential

HOPING to turn the tide of both food and packaging waste is Scottish biotechnology company CuanTec, with an innovative new solution using langoustine shells. Chapelhall-based...

Sustainable innovation helps answer the challenge of food and packaging waste

Sue Mohan, sales director at RPC bpi protec, tells Packaging Scotland how sustainable innovation in film and laminates is helping meet the needs for...

Black plastic solution is set to make the grade

PLASTIC pack manufacturer Faerch Plast has teamed up with Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, as well as recycling giant Viridor, to put recycled...