Twist-loc packaging

Top innovation prize for Charpak

CHARPAK is celebrating after winning the Innovation of the Year category at the UK Packaging Awards for the firm's Twist-Loc Tub

Smurfit Kappa unveils ‘unique’ sustainable drinks packaging solutions

SMURFIT Kappa has launched two sustainable packaging solutions for canned and bottled beverages

North Lanarkshire Council looks to lower single-use plastics usage

NORTH Lanarkshire Council has announced plans to reduce the amount of single use plastic used within its catering services

Primary school’s recycling video proves to be a success on social media

A Scottish primary school’s video highlighting the importance of recycling has racked up almost 20,000 views on social media. Titled ‘Stow Primary explain why there...

Müller respond to Glasgow primary school pupils’ plastic straw concerns

PUPILS at a Glasgow primary school are helping Müller to trial paper straws, after contacting the dairy company voicing their concerns over the environmental...

Vegware honoured at VIBES ceremony in Glasgow

EDINBURGH-based Vegware was recognised for its sustainability credentials at the 20th VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards. The firm, which produces plant-based compostable packaging, was honoured with...
5Rs of responsibility

Carton Campaigners highlight the ‘5Rs of responsibility’

PRO Carton - the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers – is marking European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) by launching The Carton Campaigners: five...

Islanders asked to give their views on Scotland’s impending deposit return scheme

  ZERO Waste Scotland has invited residents of Scottish islands to have their say on the country’s impending deposit return scheme (DRS) in a webinar...

Glasgow company creates educational waste game

A Glasgow games developer has created a game, in digital and physical format, that educates players on sustainability as they seek to create value...

McDonald’s unveils new ‘evolved’ paper straws in Europe-wide sustainability trials

MCDONALD’S are to trial a series of environmentally positive changes across their European franchises. The trials form part of the fast food chain’s ‘Better M’...