Prevented Ocean Plastic on track to open 25 new collection centres by 2025

PREVENTED Ocean Plastic is 'on track' in its bid to open 25 new collection centres by 2025, the organisation has revealed. Coming as part of...

UK to ban the sale of wet wipes containing plastic

THE supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic is to be banned across the UK after a public consultation found that 95% of...

Cullen has the bottle for success

THE sustainable aesthetic of Cullen’s award-winning Fibre Bottle is becoming an increasing draw for brands alongside the container’s green credentials, the Glasgow-headquartered firm has...

New regulations: are they on your radar?

Steve Davis, global director of product management at Industrial Physics, discusses the development in EU packaging and waste regulations as well as the possible...

Quality Pack bags big name brands

A paper bag manufacturer specialising in the supply of sustainable solutions to major brands has told Packaging Scotland that it anticipates business will continue...

Saica keen to Flex new efficient offering

SAICA Flex, a division of Saica Group, has told Packaging Scotland that ensuring efficiency for customers is at the forefront of the firm’s move...

‘Deep collaboration’ has helped drive plastics recycling progress

Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to RAI Amsterdam from June 19-20.  Billed as the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, Matt Barber, global...

Aldi launches new plastic-free toothbrush packaging

ALDI has introduced new plastic-free packaging across its everyday own-label toothbrush range. The supermarket has replaced the plastic and card packaging with a cardboard alternative,...
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OPRL welcomes Defra ‘clarity’ on EPR labelling

OPRL has welcomed Defra’s confirmation that OPRL’s ‘Recycle’ label is already compliant with new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging rules. During an online business...

Polytag and DDRS Alliance to partner in digital DRS push

POLYTAG and DDRS Alliance have announced a collaboration to accelerate the development and adoption of digital DRS in the UK. The two organisations have pledged...