Iceland reports success of reverse vending machines
ICELAND has revealed that over one million plastic bottles have been recycled in their reverse vending machines this year
Tesco warn brands that excessively packaged goods will not be sold in stores
Tesco has warned that it will stop stocking brands which use excessive packaging for their products
Packaging specialist recognised for sustainability progress
SMURFIT Kappa has been included in the FTSE4Good Index for the sixth year in a row for the firm's commitment to sustainability
Scotland’s DRS system to be discussed at London exhibition
Experts from brands such as Carlsberg, LUSH Cosmetics, and Just Eat will debate sustainability at the show, which will be held at Olympia from September 11-12
Having a Ball: fermented tea drink brand opts for cans
BELGIAN start-up business Yugen has collaborated with Ball Corporation on a project to launch the first kombucha in printed cans on the European market
Detectable black plastic solution boosts chocolate manufacturer
PACKAGING manufacturer Macpac has revealed it is helping a chocolate producer boosts its environmental credentials with a new blend of detectable black plastic
The Highlands’ battle against single-use plastic
AN MSP who led Scotland’s campaign to successfully make plastic straws a thing of the past is continuing to fight single-use plastics in her own constituency.
Return of the pack: a wrap for DRS
Craig Quirie speaks to a number of key stakeholders about their hopes and concerns regarding Scotland’s impending deposit return scheme (DRS)Â
Nothing fishy about bulk bin initiative
SCOTTISH Sea Farms has been recognised at the Marks and Spencer Select Farm Awards 2019 with an Innovation Award for the company’s work in reducing plastic packaging
Sweet success for gourmet treat producer
A meringue maker claims to have become the first company in the confectionery sector to move into plastic-free packaging
