All articles by Elliot Gardner

Carbon-negative packaging: a step in the right direction for the deliveries sector

myHermes, the consumer arm of delivery specialists Hermes, has announced that it is now offering its customers the option of…
Will the alcoholic drinks industry be the next to face plain packaging restrictions?

Plain packaging for tobacco products has slowly been rolled out across the world, with Australia pioneering the legislation at the…
Beach combers: the company using recycled beach plastic to create greener packaging solutions

At the Davos 2017 World Economic Forum Procter and Gamble (P&G) announced that they were partnering with recycling and waste…
Unwrapped: the problem of packaging waste at Christmas

According to figures from the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), close to 300,000 tonnes of card packaging alone was…
Take care of the planet: recycled packaging

In 2009, a BBMG 'Conscious Consumer Report' stated that 67% of US consumers agreed that 'even in tough times it's…

A source of pride: responsible paper production

Responsible sourcing, supplier certification, sustainability - the prevalence of such 'buzz words' within the paper and packaging industry clearly indicates…
Home from home: cross-border packaging design

More than a century ago, UK politician Benjamin Disraeli reputedly remarked that "England and America are two countries separated by…
Sustainability brought to the shelves: green cosmetics

At Procter & Gamble (P&G), we've developed our portfolio of brands, which includes Ariel, Pantene Pro-V, Olay and Gillette, by…
Flex appeal: the pros of flexographic printing

In today's unpredictable retail market, maintaining a consistent brand identity is an absolute must for vendors; any unexpected variation in…
Over-packaging: It’s in the balance

'Over-packaging' has come to be a dirty word in recent years. Today's consumers, increasingly concerned with sustainability, have little patience…