Packaging
Read about the latest trends shaping the packaging industry, from innovative design to a quest for more sustainable packaging.
Raising a pint to sustainability: how Budweiser plans to cut its emissions
The beer brand claims it wants to be “the most sustainable brewery in the UK”, but is it...
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Box cleverer: how to cut waste in ecommerce
The pandemic-driven boom in online shopping has highlighted the challenge facing etailers and brands in finding packaging solutions...
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Internet of tins: the rise of connected packaging
The comeback of the QR code has given the market for smart packaging a boost. But does this...
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What does the future hold for refillable packaging post-Covid?
Supermarket chains were finally tackling their plastic waste problem before Covid stymied progress. Are they – and, crucially,...
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The new rules on packaging waste responsibility
The government is planning to impose more onerous responsibilities for waste management on the UK packaging industry. Producers...
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The pros and cons of plain packaging
The upcoming limits on advertising for unhealthy foods have reignited the debate about plain packaging. Should the government...
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Why packaging companies need to tell their own sustainability story
The packaging industry has tended to rely on its clients to spread the word about sustainability, but this...
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Can eco-ratings on food and drink packaging help improve sustainability?
A nascent labelling scheme has attracted big-name backing, but how effective will it be in reducing the industry’s...
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Why Asos, Innocent and Juice see plastic as the sustainable option
A lack of nuance in media coverage has caused plastic to be unfairly maligned. So say a number...
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Designing with recycling and reuse in mind
In a circular economy, recycled plastic could become a global commodity. Convincing enough product designers of its viability...
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How Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Lidl are helping to cut plastic pollution
A growing number of corporate partnerships are supporting a circular economy for discarded plastic in coastal regions of...
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Bioplastic: is it that fantastic?
Commercial polymers derived from plant matter have been touted as the sustainable answer to the world’s eco-woes, but...