Eighteen months on from the airing of Blue Planet II, and the UK’s trend towards sustainability continues to gather speed. The Future of Packaging special report, published in The Times covers how sustainable packaging, and particularly the search for non-plastic alternatives, remains high on the agenda. This can be seen in a new focus on the supply chain, government initiatives to improve recycling, and the rise of pioneers of eco-friendly solutions. The report also explores a new emphasis on experience, championed by direct-to-consumer brands and companies who are embracing inclusive design to make packaging more accessible to blind and disabled people. Also featured is comment on why plastic should not be considered a villain and an infographic looking at the real drivers behind sustainable packaging
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With packaging now a vital part of the product proposition, innovative brands in the online direct-to-consumer (D2C) market are giving customers more than just a product, they’re using packaging to deliver an experience
Backlash against unrecyclables is pressing companies and consumers to search for alternatives. While card, glass and cotton packaging may be greener options, experts say a change in consumer understanding is still needed in order to be truly sustainable
The UK is in need of improved recycling systems, laws and infrastructure, and while change may be slow, companies must be prepared
Designing packaging that is easier to read, open and use for blind and disabled people ultimately improves everyone’s user experience
Protecting packaged food and drink products from damaging light is now a measurable science
Combating packaging waste through a circular economy of reusing and recycling plastic must be a top priority for government and industry
As consumers demand greater sustainability in packaging, a major beverage carton manufacturer is going “Way Beyond Good” with a bold ambition to put more into the environment and society than it takes out
Glass has been used for centuries as a high-quality, robust packaging material, but it is becoming increasingly relevant in shaping how brands make memorable moments and establish an environmentally-friendly image
A new survey reveals the strength of feeling over sustainability
This year’s Pension Schemes Act has received Royal Assent and represents a bold move towards protecting pensioners and their savings, but will it deliver on its promises? Our Understanding Pensions report, published in The Sunday Times, explores whether the Chancellor’s new Budget could threaten pension tax relief, how the sector is boosting its racial diversity and why young people still aren’t saving enough for retirement. Also featured is advice on how to avoid pension scams and what your options are if you find yourself embroiled in a pension dispute
Sustainable finance has hit the mainstream. As billions are held in green bonds, the UK pledges to “build back better” and a new US President puts climate change at the top of the agenda, there has never been a better time to invest in ESG. Our Sustainable Investing report published in The Sunday Times explores how machine learning is helping investors pick ESG stocks, examines the viability of tying executive pay to green achievements and asks whether a National Infrastructure Bank could ever be possible. The featured infographic, meanwhile, takes a closer look at the high expectations investors have when it comes to green finance
As the issues of privacy and safety online rise up the public and corporate agenda, our Digital Identity 2021 report, published in The Times, takes a look at the latest thinking on the topic. We explore the role of vaccine passports in unlocking the world from coronavirus, how to spot a deepfake and where the industry is going next. The featured infographic, meanwhile, takes a deeper dive into the state of the biometrics industry and take-up of the technologies.
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