This Easter, it’s time for new beginnings

Winfried Mühling, general manager, Pro Carton, explains why Easter Egg consumers face a tough choice this year EASTER is a time for new beginnings; a...

Binary labels are key in increasing recyling rates

THE executive director of OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has hailed the ‘amazing’ levels of innovation within the packaging industry, as businesses attempt to meet...

Be careful not to swap one problem for another

Producers seeking sustainable alternatives to shrink wrapping should stop to consider the true benefits of the packaging they select, says Martin Leeming, CEO of...

Organic salmon firm banks on new packaging being a catch

A Skye-based organic salmon producer is preparing to launch a newly created plastic-free, compostable packaging solution in what has been described as a ‘financial...

Bamboo packaging specialist takes the cane to waste

A former investor and adviser who swapped his high-flying business life to launch a firm specialising in bamboo products has unveiled new sustainable packaging...

Sustainable and premium bottles are a winning combination for O-I

A new collection of glass bottles made in Alloa, which aim to combine both sustainability and premiumisation, have made a strong impact since being...

Will new code encourage greener packs and clearer environmental claims?

Josh Wood, marketing manager at Cromwell Polythene, discusses the impact of the new Green Claims Code, which outlines compliance guidance for the environmental credentials...

Scotland urged to consider digital DRS alternative

A recycling technology business claims that digitalising Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) could see the initiative integrate better into modern society and help meet...