Campaign aims to kick-start a new chapter for cartonboard
A new campaign has been launched to promote cartonboard by having the word included in dictionaries.
Pro Carton introduced the campaign at Charing Cross Library in...
Thousands of Brits sign recyclable coffee cup petition
10,000 Britons have given their support to a campaign to get coffee shops to switch to fully recyclable coffee cups.
A petition launched by eco-influencer Madeleine...
Binary labelling system aims to provide clarity over recycling
OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the launch of a new binary labelling system, which will be rolled out in the New Year.
The organisation...
Glass sector warns of ‘seasonal overloads’ if material is part of DRS
WASTE sector specialists have warned of the potential for 'seasonal overloads' if glass bottles are included in Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Facilities for returning...
The BIG Carbon Debate to take centre stage at Packaging Innovations
ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations 2020 have revealed that The BIG Carbon Debate on sustainability will debut on the Ecopack stage, evolving from the show’s BIG Plastic...
Brewer to trial ‘tattooing’ product branding on beer bottles
BELGIAN company, AB InBev, is is to trial the imprinting of branding on bottles in place of traditional plastic labels.
The firm, with a portfolio...
Scottish environmental academics urge Holyrood to ‘hold its nerve’ over DRS plans
A number of Scottish environmental academics have called for the nation's proposed deposit return scheme to include drinks containers of every material.
Six academics have...
Frugalpac unveils limited-edition Winter Cup
RECYCLABLE coffee cup manufacturer Frugalpac has launched a limited edition ‘Winter Cup’ design featuring red and silver stars with gold branding.
With an estimated 210...
Sustainable toys launched in time for Christmas
SMURFIT Kappa has launched a new range of eco-friendly toys in time for Christmas that are made completely from paper.
The ekolife range is said...
Action plan announced for ‘rapid change’ in Glasgow’s plastic use
GLASGOW is to be free of ‘unnecessary’ plastic by 2030, according to a new council strategy plan.
The Glasgow City Council plastics reduction strategy sets...
