Unpacked: new issue of Inside Packaging out now!
When it comes to sustainable packaging, a clear emerging trend is the reusable or refillable packaging concept, which has seen growing momentum…
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Peter Nilson
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UK Deposit Return Scheme: more harm than good?
In 2019, the UK Government introduced a new DRS in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland that is set to come…
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The sustainable cup: new issue of Inside Packaging out now!
This month, along with our usual industry news and analysis, we cast a keen eye to metals in packaging –…
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Is there potential in hemp for bioplastics?
Exploring the Potential of Biodegradable Hemp Plastic The humble hemp plant has long been known for its versatility: alongside bamboo,…
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Building trust in ocean plastics
It is estimated that every year around eight million tons of plastic waste enters into oceans from coastal regions. Plastic…
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A poor state of recycling: challenges in the US
In the US, the recycling process varies between states but essentially comes down to collecting recyclable material, processing these materials…
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What’s the reaction to the Basel Convention amendments?
The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal – more commonly simply referred…
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Pipe dreams: New issue of Inside Packaging out now!
As more companies move towards using biopolymers in packaging, some are considering hemp as a potential biomass source. In our…
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Inside Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme
In May 2020, the Scottish Parliament approved legislation to begin a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) trial ahead of a planned…
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Safety drivers poise NFC packaging for growth in 2021
Near field communication (NFC) is a method of wireless data transfer which detects compatible technology close to it. When used…