Glasgow school kids request meeting with city’s council on single-use plastics

SCHOOL children in Glasgow have written to the city's council requesting a meeting to advise on measures to reduce single-use plastic in their schools. It...

Packaging association warns industry is ‘not ready’ for plastics tax

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that the sector is not ready for the impending Plastic Packaging Tax. It comes following a survey amongst...

Roberts & Mart to provide compostable packaging for Te & Kaffi

ROBERTS Mart & Co Ltd has added a beverage company found in Iceland to its portfolio of European customers using its compostable packaging. The firm...

Golf firm’s new packaging doubles up as ‘insect hotel’

A Finnish golf firm has launched new packaging for its golf balls which takes on a new life as an 'insect hotel' once empty. The...

Visitor registration goes live for Plastics Recycling Show Europe

VISITOR registration is now open for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), which returns to the RAI Amsterdam on 22-23 June 2022. The event is...

Smurfit Kappa adds the missing ingredient to sustainable recipe box

A recipe box company has collaborated with Smurfit Kappa to make its packaging more sustainable. Mindful Chef experienced a 'huge' increase in demand for its...

Technology giant announces acquisition of Edinburgh packaging firm

TECHNOLOGY giant HP - best known for its computers - has announced the acquisition of Edinburgh-based Choose Packaging for an undisclosed amount. The packaging development...

New range offers Natural solution for foodservice sector

CELEBRATION Packaging has announced the launch of the Naturals range under its EnviroWare brand. "We are pleased to announce the availability of our new Naturals Kraft...

APEAL publishes new report on steel packaging recycling

THE Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has launched its new report: How to recycle steel - why steel packaging recycles forever. Alexis Van...

Macfarlane Packaging launches digital solution to aid sustainable decisions

MACFARLANE Packaging has launched a new tool designed to help businesses identify the total cost and environmental impact of their packaging operation. Dubbed as the...