Macfarlane Packaging unboxing survey

New research reveals major progress from online retailers in sustainable packaging use

NEW research from Macfarlane Packaging has highlighted the increased expectations from consumers around sustainable packaging when buying goods online. The firm has revealed the results...

Cadbury’s core sharing bar range to move to 80% certified recycled plastic packaging

MONDELÄ’Z International has announced that its Cadbury core sharing bars are to be wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging. The move is the result...

N Brown Group to use dissolvable packaging across own-brand labels

N Brown Group - owner of JD Williams, Jacamo, and Simply Be - is to roll out a dissolvable packaging solution across its own-label...
MCC Group pallet wraps

MCC Group unveils ‘game-changer’ range of pallet wraps

DUMBARTON-based food retail packaging specialist MCC Group has announced the launch of a new range of pallet wraps, consisting of >30% PCW (post-consumer waste)...

Berry’s Prevented Ocean Plastic bottle helps tackle pollution

BERRY Global Group has partnered with Brookfield Drinks to launch a new spring water range in a bottle made completely from Prevented Ocean Plastic. The...

UPM Raflatac launches new solution to promote plastic packaging reuse

UPM Raflatac is expanding its direct thermal linerless label offering with the launch of its new OptiCut WashOff solution. The linerless label is designed for...

Mespack and Amcor launch a recycle-ready two litre stand-up pouch

MESPACK and Amcor have announced the successful development of a recycle-ready 2L stand-up pouch specifically designed for home care products like soaps, cleaners, and...
Plastic waste

Call for Scotland to implement ‘source-to-sea’ approach to tackle marine litter

ENVIRONMENTAL Standards Scotland (ESS) has called on the Scottish Government to implement a 'source-to-sea' approach to tackle the marine litter polluting the country's beaches...
Morro Coating recyclability report

Morro Coating achieves ‘Best in Class’ in DS Smith recyclability testing

MATERIALS tech company Xampla has announced its plastic-free Morro Coating has achieved a recyclability score of 87/100 following 'rigorous testing' conducted by DS Smith...

Warning over ‘terrifying’ amount of Halloween plastic waste

WASTE Managed has warned of the 'terrifying' amount of plastic waste created each Halloween in the UK. The firm estimates that around seven million costumes...