All articles by Peter Nilson

Unpacked: new issue of Inside Packaging out now!

When it comes to sustainable packaging, a clear emerging trend is the reusable or refillable packaging concept, which has seen growing momentum…
UK Deposit Return Scheme: more harm than good?

In 2019, the UK Government introduced a new DRS in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland that is set to come…
The sustainable cup: new issue of Inside Packaging out now!

This month, along with our usual industry news and analysis, we cast a keen eye to metals in packaging –…
Is there potential in hemp for bioplastics?

Exploring the Potential of Biodegradable Hemp Plastic The humble hemp plant has long been known for its versatility: alongside bamboo,…
Building trust in ocean plastics

It is estimated that every year around eight million tons of plastic waste enters into oceans from coastal regions. Plastic…

A poor state of recycling: challenges in the US

In the US, the recycling process varies between states but essentially comes down to collecting recyclable material, processing these materials…
What’s the reaction to the Basel Convention amendments?

The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal – more commonly simply referred…
Pipe dreams: New issue of Inside Packaging out now!

As more companies move towards using biopolymers in packaging, some are considering hemp as a potential biomass source. In our…
Inside Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme

In May 2020, the Scottish Parliament approved legislation to begin a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) trial ahead of a planned…
Safety drivers poise NFC packaging for growth in 2021

Near field communication (NFC) is a method of wireless data transfer which detects compatible technology close to it. When used…