How to appeal a decision issued by PackUK
The UK government has published fresh guidance on how to appeal decisions made by PackUK, the scheme administrator for the…
25 Nov 2025
Label removal that works, de-inking that flows
Recycling lines slow or fail for reasons that rarely appear on a brand brief: sleeves that mask polymers, pressure-sensitives that gum up hot-wash tanks, inks that refuse to lift in…
24 Nov 2025
Packaging that balances UX and recyclability
In packaging, ‘UX’ refers to User Experience — the overall impressions and reactions a person has when engaging with a product’s packaging. This spans the first moment it catches their…
21 Nov 2025
Are you liable for plastic packaging tax?
Businesses in the UK that manufacture or import plastic packaging may need to register for and pay the Plastic Packaging Tax if they handle an annual volume above the defined…
21 Nov 2025
When to repair, rebottle or retire your IBCs
Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) are workhorses of liquid and bulk logistics. Deciding whether to repair, rebottle or retire each unit is where cost, compliance and carbon all meet. Get the…
20 Nov 2025
From silo to ship: packaging tactics to cut post-harvest losses
Every tonne of grain, oilseed, sugar or fertiliser represents months of fieldwork and capital at risk. The journey from storage to export subjects goods to moisture swings, rough handling, dust,…
19 Nov 2025
EU Defence Readiness 2030: why Brussels must not overlook packaging
Europe’s new push for EU defence readiness 2030 is reshaping how weapons, components and critical materials are funded, regulated and moved across borders. Yet one element that runs through every…