DRS delay gives rise to renewed calls for ‘updated and alternative’ solution

THE DDRS Alliance, which campaigns for the introduction of a digital Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), has claimed the delayed launch date of a UK-wide DRS...

Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe buys Swedish glass recycler

ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has agreed to buy Swedish glass recycler Svensk Glasåtervinning (SGÅ). The transaction is subject to certain conditions, including regulatory approvals that are...

Konica Minolta goes for gold when it comes to sustainability

KONICA Minolta has announced it is in the top 5% of companies rated by sustainability specialist EcoVadis across all industries. The firm has received a...

Xaar sustainability report highlights green goals progress

INKJET technology specialist Xaar has launched the firm's first Sustainability Report, highlighting the progress made towards the objectives set out in the company’s Sustainability...

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...