University study finds up to 80% of island bird nests contain discarded plastic
RESEARCHERS from the University of Glasgow have found that plastic debris is incorporated in up to 80% of seabird nests on Lady Isle in...
Award win is Ultra accolade for foil tray producer
ALUMINIUM foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions has been awarded an Alufoil Trophy in the Resource Efficiency category for its i2r Ultra container.
The Alufoil...
Salmon specialist nets fresh look for packs
JCS Fish has unveiled eco-friendly packaging for its BigFish range of frozen salmon products.
The firm said the redesigned packs have cut the use of...
SIG confirms joint initiative to fund sustainable materials research
SIG has announced it will fund 'breakthrough' research into more sustainable materials at EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, as part of a joint initiative with...
Organisations raise concerns over flat rate DRS in Scotland
THE Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is urging MSPs to vote against the Scottish Government's proposals, as they currently stand, for a national deposit...
Pro Carton adapts programme for home schooling
PRO Carton has adapted its TICCIT (Trees into Cartons, Cartons into Trees) programme to help parents teach their children about the environment while schools...
Paper straw specialist turns attention to face shields
PAPER straw manufacturer Transcend Packaging has produced a lightweight face protector for use in the fight against Covid-19.
The Transcend Face Shield is made from...
New ‘record’ high for recycling of steel packaging
RECYCLING of steel packaging has reached a record high of 82.5% in Europe, according to new research.
The figures were released by APEAL, the Association...
Aluminium packaging recycling rates continue to rise
NEW figures have revealed a significant increase in aluminium packaging recycling volumes.
Data released by the Environment Agency showed that 35,232 tonnes of aluminium packaging...
Recycled content guidelines in plastic packaging launched
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has teamed up with the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) to...
