Making responsible packaging choices

Sabert UK & Ireland MD Alex Noake says plastic bans, taxes and other legislation have created a great deal of confusion for operators and...

How UVC can keep the wheels turning this winter

With an unprecedented potential ‘twindemic’ expected this winter, UV-based disinfection has never been more potentially vital in enabling continuity of business. Richard Little, MD...

Plastic pallets and boxes can help create a sustainable parcel delivery supply chain

By Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com Over the last decade, consumer shopping habits have changed. More people are shopping online than ever before, and last...

Industry collaboration is vital in development of PRN reforms

The Government has published its response to the PRN consultation, giving an indication of how the system will change when EPR starts in 2024....

Delivering an enhanced opening experience in FMCG

By Ian Beresford, head of marketing and development at Essentra Tapes What was once a nice-to-have is fast becoming standard in a heavily saturated FMCG...

Packaging can help in fight to reduce waste

There are currently drives to reduce the amount of packaging used in the food industry. However, wasted food is also an environmental problem. Here,...

World Braille Day: the importance of accessibility in pharmaceutical packaging

By Steve Brownett-Gale, marketing lead at Origin Nearly 70% of the United Kingdom has received prescriptions for one or more medications, and according to the WHO,...

The heat is on for distillers

By Steve Bradley, sales director at bottling and packaging machinery supplier AVE UK THE way that distillers heat their feedstock has evolved in recent years....
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How material selection can help fulfil your responsibilities

There are some obvious ways in which materials selection helps companies to reduce their environmental impact and therefore their pEPR obligations. However, there are...

Food waste: being part of the solution

The Scottish Government’s target is to reduce all food waste by 33% by 2025. With data showing at present an estimated 987,890 tonnes of...