RECOUP Summit looks to accelerate UK’s circularity ambitions

THE upcoming RECOUP Summit is set to focus on the systems, technologies, and partnerships needed to accelerate circularity in the UK. Building on a successful...

New study to determine whether aluminium can replace glass Scotch whisky bottles

STIRLING Distillery has partnered with Heriot-Watt University to find out if aluminium could replace glass bottles for its Scotch whisky. Working with experts from the...
Steve Claus, secretary general of Steel for Packaging Europe

Steel packaging body to publish recycling status report in landmark year

STEEL for Packaging Europe will mark the organisation's 40th anniversary this year with a series of events. At the heart of the programme will be...
biodegradable hot melt innovation

Power Adhesives expands biodegradable hot melt range

POWER Adhesives has announced an expansion of its Tecbond biodegradable hot melt adhesive range. The firm is introducing three new grades to strengthen its offering...
Roger Wright, Biffa

Biffa warning: waste reporting needs to be taken seriously

As Scottish packaging businesses look towards 2026, Roger Wright, waste strategy & packaging manager at Biffa, says that the policy landscape remains one of...
Square glass jar

Square glass jars offer a new angle to green packs

GREAT packaging design is a constant balancing act between tradition and innovation. Round jars and bottles have long been the standard, offering reliability and...
Paper cups packaging image

Paper under pressure: why testing matters more than ever

Cooper Henderson, director, segment strategy – flexible packaging at Industrial Physics, tells Packaging Scotland why testing matters more than ever GLOBAL demand for paper-based packaging...
Ceramic products

Automated packaging system proves a ‘win-win’ for tableware manufacturer

COMMERCIAL tableware manufacturer Churchill China has recently re-configured the packaging of its ceramic products to achieve improved protection and reduce the overall packaging content. James...
Fibre-based corrugated cardboard packaging

Sustainable packs deliver ‘maximum’ protection for delicate products during transportation

DS Smith has teamed up with Raymarine, a manufacturer of navigation systems and electronics for the commercial marine and recreational boating sector, to create...
Corplex trucks

Circular plastics business earns carbon neutral accreditation

CIRCULAR plastics solutions specialist Corplex has announced it has been certified carbon neutral across its global operations. The achievement covers the calendar year of 2024 and...