Packaging
Read about the latest trends shaping the packaging industry, from innovative design to a quest for more sustainable packaging.
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...
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How the new plastic packaging tax could impact business
As businesses prepare for a tax on plastic packaging, there are concerns that the government has done too...
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Are compostables really a greener solution?
Widely seen as the greenest choice, much is misunderstood about compostable packaging. Having it work together with a...
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Embracing packaging which cleans itself
As public interest in hygiene reaches its zenith, new innovations, such as self-cleaning plastic, have never been more welcome...
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The future for refillable packaging
The benefits of refillable packaging are numerous, but there is still a way to go before it becomes...