Sainsbury’s launches vacuum-packed mince to reduce plastic

SAINSBURY'S has swapped traditional plastic tray packaging for a new vacuum-packed alternative across its beef mince range in what it says is a UK supermarket...

Recycling specialist invests to enhance ‘certainty’ around plastics quality

VANDEN Recycling has announced it has introduced 'advanced' testing technology to enhance support to customers requiring certainty around the quality of their recycled plastic...
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Macsa’s laser marking systems help meet green supply chain management goals

The term ‘Green Supply Chain Management’ (GSCM) refers to the concept of integrating sustainable environmental processes, such as purchasing, production, materials handling, distribution and logistics, into conventional supply chains.

BPF unveils updated version of packaging design tool

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has launched the latest edition of its packaging design tool PackScore. Unveiled at Packaging Innovations, PackScore is designed to be...

Packaging business drives home sustainability message at Birmingham show

GREINER Packaging UK & Ireland has made a major statement at Packaging Innovations after parking one of its trucks - complete with sustainability message...

Award-winning packaging designs highlighted at Museum of Brands

THE winners of the 2022 Pro Carton European Carton Excellence Award (ECEA) are now on display at the Museum of Brands in London, showcasing...

SNP stalwart calls for DRS plans to be paused

A prominent SNP MSP has called for Scotland's planned introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to be paused for at least 18 months. DRS...

Berry launches stretch hood film with 30% recycled plastic content

BERRY Global has announced that its flexible films division is launching a next generation version of its stretch hood film with a minimum 30%...

Industry experts to explore latest plastics recycling trends at PRSE

DUTCH environment minister Vivianne Heijnen has been announced as the keynote speaker for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe’s conference, taking place at RAI Amsterdam,...

McLaren Packaging teams up with carbon offsetting specialist on sustainability project

MCLAREN Packaging has invested in planting a second Scottish woodland, removing 6,000 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere through the duration of the project. The...