Plastic Packaging Tax
Looking into the future: clear PET’s rise and colored plastic’s decline
With only 9% of plastic successfully recycled globally, there has been a growing push towards a circular plastic economy: a…
PPT: A green incentive for the packaging industry
On April 1, 2022, a landmark moment unfolded in the world of packaging: the introduction of the UK’s Plastic Packaging…
The UK government’s sustainable packaging policies
Globally, individuals are becoming more conscious of their impact on the environment, particularly in the realm of packaging. The UK…
Facilitating sustainable packaging through regulations and policies
The growing emphasis on sustainability in nearly all sectors has placed the packaging industry under scrutiny. As a critical component…
Valpak recruits retail packaging expert to enhance EPR support
Valpak has hired retail packaging expert Lorraine Wilson to enhance the company’s support for businesses implementing data-driven packaging choices. Valpak…
The Plastic Packaging Tax and you
A policy announced in the UK Spring Budget 2023 confirmed that the Plastic Packaging Tax rate in the UK increased…
Antalis expands its stretch film and pallet wrapper ranges
UK-based packaging solutions provider Antalis has updated and expanded its ‘Master'in’ film and pallet wrapper product lines. Under UK law,…
Eradicating plastics with folding cartons
The worldwide focus on environmental wellbeing means the role packaging plays has never been more important. The UK plastic packaging…
Will the UK Plastic packaging tax force businesses to act sustainably?
The UK Government introduced the plastic packaging tax on 1 April 2022, which is designed to give companies a financial…
Could the Plastic Packaging Tax unwrap innovation? – comment
On 1 April, the UK Government announced a new levy on packaging that will affect businesses across the board. The…