Waitrose to remove wine packaging element originally used to deter moths
WAITROSE is to trial the removal of plastic and foil sleeves around the neck of a selection of its wine bottles.
Describing it as a...
Heriot-Watt unveils energy-efficient alternative to incinerating face masks
HERIOT-WATT University has developed an alternative to the 'expensive' process of incinerating disposable face masks.
Researchers from the Edinburgh learning institute have unveiled a process...
University fast-tracks development of deodorant packaging innovation
LANCASTER University has fast-tracked the development of an award-winning eco-friendly deodorant innovation.
Laura Meehan, founder of Let's Rethink This, is behind the design of the 100%...
Businesses warned not to take potential PPT penalties lightly
ECOVERITAS has warned that any future changes to the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) must not solely be about boosting the treasury's coffers.
The PPT, introduced...
New reusable cup scheme launches in the Highlands
ENVIRONMENTAL charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has launched a new reusable cup scheme designed to make it easy to switch from single-use cups to reusable...
Full conference programme confirmed for Plastics Recycling Show Europe
THE full conference programme has been released for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which takes place at RAI Amsterdam from May 10-11.
More than 60...
Specialist papermaker helps create plastic-free poppy
PAPERMAKER James Cropper has helped create the Royal British Legion’s new plastic-free poppy.
Made entirely from paper, the poppy is said to reduce carbon emissions...
Scottish DRS delay a ‘triumph for common sense’
ENVIRONMENTAL compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has described the delay to Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as a 'triumph for common sense' and a decision...
Paper-bottomed cans provide sustainable solution for breakfast brand
PACKAGING manufacturer Sonoco has revealed how it helped breakfast cereals specialist OneDayMore convert its packaging to a more sustainable solution.
OneDayMore's breakfast products include muesli,...
Cullen adds to senior team with new head of sales for moulded fibre
CULLEN Eco Packaging has appointed Phil Brien to the newly created role of head of sales for moulded fibre.
The Glasgow-based business revealed it created...
