All articles by Elliot Gardner

Packaging the departed: using cardboard to develop sustainable coffins

What happens when one of Europe’s leading packaging specialists is tasked with solving the problem of rising funeral costs in…
Could Coca-Cola’s micro-chipped bottles be the future of sustainable packaging?

There has been much talk lately on the sustainability of packaging and its environmental impact, especially of plastic waste. Even…
A plastic iceberg: the Greenpeace response to Coke’s recycling strategy

In July, Coca-Cola GB announced its new recycling strategy, including a call for a UK-wide reform in plastic recycling, and…
Nestle, Unilever and a polluted beach in the Philippines

Nestlé and Unilever's Initiatives in the Philippines Nestlé and Unilever’s UK offices have pledged to reduce waste and are champions…
Bag for life, or for death? The deadly bacteria found in reusable shopping bags

Single-use plastic carrier bags are an environmental scourge. They’re not easily recycled, while also being fragile and tough to reuse…

All bottled up: alternatives to the humble plastic drinks container

Alternatives to Plastic Drinks Containers Plastic waste is an issue that the world cannot ignore. It’s a topic that came…
Could activity equivalence labelling replace the traffic light system post-Brexit?

At a recent Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum event in London titled ‘Next Steps for UK Food Labelling Policy and…
Not such a waste of space: tackling low recycling with smart bin technology

Recycling of packaging, especially coffee cups, has been a hot topic for years. And with over seven million cups used…
Handled with care: specialist packaging for the transit of fragile and valuable items

The safety of goods in transit is of vital importance. While most products can be safely buffered from harm with…
Coca-Cola GB’s new recycling plans, big step forward or drop in the fizzy brown ocean?

Coca-Cola is the third largest food and beverage company in the world, and Coca-Cola Great Britain (CCGB) is the top…