Inside Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme
Following the announcement in 2020 of a trial scheme, and subsequent rollout in Scotland, Jessie Paige talks to Zero Waste Scotland to find out what the future holds.
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Safety drivers poise NFC packaging for growth in 2021
Near field communication (NFC) is a method of wireless data transfer which detects compatible technology close to it. When used…
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Packaging manufacturer GWP achieves FSC Chain of Custody certification
Corrugated packaging manufacturer GWP has achieved FSC Chain of Custody certification for its business, enhancing the sustainability of the packaging products it manufactures and its…
Tennent’s to invest in packaging equipment at Wellpark Brewery
C&C Group-owned beer brand Tennent’s is set to invest in packaging equipment at Wellpark Brewery in an effort to remove single-use plastic from consumer packaging.…
Dow, Liby and LOVERE sign MoU to address plastic packaging waste
Global company Dow has signed a strategic three-way Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese laundry brand Liby and an internet…
PulPac raises new funding to commercialise Dry Moulded Fibre technology
Packaging industry manufacturing technology provider PulPac has secured additional funding to speed up the commercialisation of its sustainable packaging technology.…
Duravant launches new packaging operating company nVenia
Engineered equipment and automation solutions provider Duravant has announced the launch of a new packaging operating company, nVenia. The new…
ProAmpac secures new investment from PPC for next phase of growth
Flexible packaging company ProAmpac has secured new investment from Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) to support its next growth phase. With…
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View MoreCircular Plastic Economy in Consumer Goods: Timeline
The circular plastic economy is a concept that has organically evolved from the 1970s as a result of the mass proliferation of plastic usage. As environmental science gained traction and…
Circular Plastic Economy in Consumer Goods: Regulatory Trends
Sustainability is a complicated and wide-ranging subject that is often approached in a piecemeal, reactive manner. There are no global standards for sustainability, so it can be difficult for CEOs…
Circular Plastic Economy in Consumer Goods: Macroeconomic Trends
A core part of the circular economy is re-using products and ensuring asset utilisation. Increasing environmental consciousness means more consumers are pro-actively recycling than ever before, as well as concerted…
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View MoreAmcor becomes first packaging company to report to SASB standards
Amcor has become the first global diversified packaging company to report to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) packaging standard.
Yum China rolls out initiatives to cut down plastic use
Yum China, the operator of several fast-casual brands, including KFC and Pizza Hut in China, has stepped up its effort for the reduction of plastic...
Top ten packaging equipment manufacturing companies
Packaging equipment is constantly going through evolution and transformation to suit the applications and sustainability requirements of diverse industries, including food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, agriculture...
Circular Plastic Economy in Consumer Goods: Timeline
The circular plastic economy is a concept that has organically evolved from the 1970s as a result of the mass proliferation of plastic usage.
Packaging trends: Printing leads Twitter mentions in December 2020
Packaging Gateway lists the top five terms tweeted on packaging in December 2020, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform. The top tweeted terms are the trending industry discussions happening…