All articles by Ryan Ellington

How are circular platforms helping the packaging sector achieve ESG targets?

Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) issues are in the spotlight as we look towards a world beyond-COVID-19 and offering sustainable packaging…
How formed fibre offers a sustainable way forward – interview

As packaging companies look to innovation as a means to hit their sustainability targets, Finland’s Stora Enso secured a high-profile…
How foiling can make you shine without breaking the bank – comment

Consumer trends towards ‘natural’ and minimalist packaging have made some brands turn away from luxury print finishes such as foil.…
Could the Plastic Packaging Tax unwrap innovation? – comment

On 1 April, the UK Government announced a new levy on packaging that will affect businesses across the board. The…
Pentawards 2022 – This year’s top packaging trends

Top Packaging Trends of 2022 According to Pentawards Founded in 2007, the Pentawards have become a fixture in the packaging…

Why it’s ‘one in, all in’ for packaging’s sustainability quest

We all have a part to play in achieving the best levels of sustainability in packaging. And, as Waddington Europe’s…
“To get people’s attention about environmental issues, you have to appeal to hearts as well as minds” – Hubbub

In the UK, the ‘Flexible Plastic Fund’ is an initiative targeting all packaging-related parties - from manufacturers to retailers, consumers…
From waste stream to paper ream – The waste opportunity for packaging

Joanne Storey, R&D programme lead at James Cropper, highlights to Packaging Gateway the importance of innovation and explains why packaging…
“Cardboard gets broken down and recycled when, in fact, there is still so much value in it” – Modibodi sustainability & social impact lead Sarah Forde.

In early-March, Australian apparel brand Modibodi announced a tie-up with not-for-profit environmental organisation Canopy that will investigate sourcing the clothing’s…
A Sustainable View of Packaging in 2022 and Beyond

Sustainability from a packaging perspective is high on the agenda with companies looking at numerous ways in which they can…