New poll finds Scots would back variable deposit return scheme

NEW research has found that almost eight-in-10 Scots believe people would understand how to use a deposit return scheme (DRS) with a variable fee charged based on the size of the drinks container
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Ecopack Challenge targets sustainable packaging ideas

THE Ecopack Challenge, in partnership with Marks & Spencer, will take place for the first time at the Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London 2019 show
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Reclose lidding film created for Dutch soft fruits market

PARKSIDE has announced the launch of a new reclose lidding film for soft fruits in Holland
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‘Rising Star’ joins Frugalpac to help drive sales growth

FRUGALPAC, the manufacturer of a recyclable coffee cup made from recycled paper, is stepping up growth plans with the appointment if a new sales manager
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Recycling to take centre stage at Glasgow music festival

TRNSMT music festival will introduce a host of environmentally-friendly initiatives after partnering with Green Nation – an organisation aimed at improving recycling at festivals
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Investing in a sustainable future

How is plastic packaging under pressure? What is the role of plastic in today's global packaging industry and what innovations in the space are helping to eliminate the plastic waste problem?
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Sustainable packaging is child’s play for Saxon and Whirli

SAXON Packaging’s partnership with Whirli to provide environmentally-friendly packaging for their toy subscription service has been deemed a success
Vanden Staff, Whittlesey, Peterborough

Vanden Recycling names new business development manager

PAUL Scott has been appointed business development manager at Vanden Recycling with a remit to target the thermoforming and vacuum forming sectors
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Nestlé launch fully recyclable packaging for snack bar

NESTLÉ is to package its ‘YES!’ snack bar using fully recyclable paper packaging - in what they say is a world first
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Recycled plastic utilised in detergent pouch

SAICA Flex has produced a detergent tablet pouch using up to 45% recycled plastic content