Sustainability is in the bag

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE A few years ago, through the pages of Packaging Scotland, I advocated the return to use of paper as a packaging medium for...
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Sustainability event looks to connect industry with innovators

CONSUMER goods giant Unilever is to deliver a keynote speech at the inaugural Sustainable Packaging Investment Summit this summer. The Sustainable Packaging Investment Summit takes...

Smurfit Kappa Recycling Offers Reliable Cardboard Recycling Solution for Scottish Packaging Sector

ADVERTORIAL Securing reliable outlets for paper and cardboard waste has naturally become a priority for the packaging sector, with China proposing a ban on...

Packaging giant hosts event to encourage new ideas on sustainability

SMURFIT Kappa and the Plastic Soup Foundation have teamed up to promote sustainable packaging solutions. The Plastic Soup Foundation is a Dutch organisation which campaigns...

Brits favour ‘environmentally-friendly’ Easter egg packaging

MORE than nine out of ten UK adults (91%) would prefer to buy an Easter egg predominantly packaged in carton/cardboard rather than plastic, new...

FSC accreditation boosts TCL’s sustainability ethos

TCL Packaging has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible forestry management by achieving Chain of Custody certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for paper...

Vegware unveils new range of paper straws

VEGWARE has launched new paper straws described as being plastic free, high quality and helping to keep carbonated drinks fizzy for longer. Available in 6mm,...

Show and tell: Bell launches recycling ID initiative

RECYCLED plastic packaging manufacturer, Bell Packaging has introduced a new identification initiative to its range, to help customers and recyclers better identify and separate...

Yorkshire cafes championing Vegware collection service

THREE Yorkshire cafes are leading a campaign encouraging local businesses to use a new composting collection service that processes compostable catering disposables from Edinburgh-based...

Businesses come out in support of Glasgow’s Cup Movement

PAPER-based packaging manufacturer, Graphic Packaging International has announced its support for the first Scottish initiative to stop single-use cups going to landfill or ending...