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World’s first “plastic free” trust mark could be the next great FMCG label claim

In the span of about a year, concern over plastic packaging and plastic waste has hit a critical mass and…
Co-op’s new initiative will test UK’s appetite for plastic bottle recycling

Co-op leads the charge by implementing the UK’s first plastic bottle deposit scheme and it will become an example for…
Fan-like flow regulation closure for flexible oil dispensing

Modern consumers are looking for solutions that make their lives easier. As such, the packaging industry is constantly looking for…
Recycling words: why the UK’s ‘Plastic Pact’ announcement was underwhelming

If non-profit organisation WRAP was looking to ease the concerns of consumers with its UK 'Plastic Pact', its announcement left…
In defense of plastic

The hard-wearing, long lasting impact of plastic is the reason why it has had such an impact on the environment,…

Plastic purge continues as Waitrose pledges to jettison disposable cups

UK supermarket retailer Waitrose has announced that it is to stop using 52 million disposable coffee cups per year, which…
Packaging innovation spotlight: multi-functional closure takes the mess out of application

Applying pain relief gel can be a messy process and leaves a sticky residue on one's hands that needs to…
Easter egg producers under pressure over weighty packaging

With Easter fast approaching, Which? exposes plastic and cardboard makes up 25% of the total weight of Easter eggs. Easter…
Deposit Return Scheme: potential stumbling blocks for the UK

With over 700,000 bottles in the UK littering streets and nearby seas each day, the government had no choice but…
Will brands continue to use augmented reality as part of their packaging?

Augmented reality (AR) blends the real and virtual world together delivering a more immersive consumer experience. In recent years the…