Environment
BPIF welcomes CCA scheme extension as joining window reopens
The BPIF has welcomed a two-year extension by the government to the current Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme, which had been due to end in July 2025 but will not now end before July 2027.
UPM teams with London uni on fossil-free materials
UPM has teamed up with students from Central St Martins University of the Arts London on a major project looking at how industries can shift to renewable, circular economy materials – “prototyping a...
Two Sides reports on latest consumer attitudes
New consumer research from Two Sides details consumers’ evolving attitudes to paper-based packaging.
Foilco achieves carbon neutrality
Stamping foils manufacturer and supplier Foilco has achieved carbon neutrality through its operational emissions.
Green packaging start-up to create 169 jobs
A new green packaging business owned by former Delta Print and Packaging chairman Terry Cross is set to create 169 jobs.
Plymouth creative industry to host Life in Print outreach event
Creative industry businesses in Plymouth have launched a new outreach event series, kicking off with Life in Print, a celebration of modern and sustainable print practices.
Food pack condition sensor innovator makes first close on funding
Senoptica Technologies, a deep-tech packaging sensor technology company that spun out from Trinity College Dublin, has made a first close of €550,000 (£471,000) on its €1.5m bridge funding round.
Bex Design & Print moves to four-day week
Industrial printer Bex Design & Print has moved to a four-day working week with the aim to reduce its environmental impact.
Cullen wins £425k grant for new jobs and growth
Cullen has secured a £425,000 grant from Scottish Enterprise Federation for job creation and to expand its manufacturing capacity.
Mars bars pilot paper wrapper
Mars Wrigley has introduced paper-based packaging in a limited trial for its classic Mars bar.