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France launches scheme to tackle the plastic packaging mountain

France is the latest country to react to the hot topic of the moment – the impact of plastics packaging…
Packaging innovation spotlight: a Troo alternative to flexible plastic

Consumers are becoming more aware of the impact that packaging has on the environment and there is a growing expectation…
Manufacturers can’t afford to merely pay lip-service to sustainability

The vast majority of companies now have a sustainability policy, so to stand out from the crowd, it is vital…
Smart packaging doesn’t have to be a recycling nightmare

Smart packaging has gathered pace recently alongside the increasingly digitally-aided lifestyles that consumers lead. It can be used by brands…
Paper beats plastic: the shopping bag comes full circle

The plastic shopping bag, the hated urban tumbleweed of modern life, has had a bad time recently. Its days are…

China’s door slam on plastic waste adds urgency to the ‘war on plastic’

In January 2018, China initiated the biggest change in plastic recycling in history by effectively banned the importation of over…
Is the world ready for more biodegradable packaging?

The University of Warwick has found a new type of biodegradable plastic that can be tossed out with food scraps.…
Packaging innovation spotlight: a clever innovation for coffee lovers

Innovations make life easier, especially in the world of consumer product packaging. There are some ground-breaking solutions changing people's habits…
Will fibre become the new plastic?

As the war on plastic continues, the race to find its replacement is also heating up. The latest contender could…
Packaging innovation spotlight: over-packaged or perfect for stylish up-cycling?

Premium tea products are often beautifully packaged to attract the consumer's eye and somehow justify the high price demanded, but…