All articles by Ryan Ellington

Can the planet recycle its way out of the plastics crisis?

Virgin plastic use in packaging appears to have peaked among signatories to the ‘Global Commitment’ from circular economy pressure group…
Ten ways to ensure your packaging solutions are futureproof

10 - Avoid ‘wrap rage’ Keep a focus on what are you handing the consumer to deal with. They may…
Consumer confusion around sustainable packaging

In mid-2021, the Bio-Based & Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) conducted a series of ‘vox pops’ with consumers in the UK. The results…
The challenges from – and opportunities in – biologics for packaging manufacturers

Biologics are drugs derived from - or containing parts of - living biological organisms. Unlike chemically derived, small-molecule drugs, which…
Designing product labels for today’s digital shopping habits

Shopping habits have been altered massively as a result of the pandemic. Data from the UK’s Office for National Statistics…

Mini beauty. Big problems? – Beauty subscription boxes & the fight against waste

Rich Quelch, global head of marketing at Origin division Lifestyle Packaging, looks at the booming channel of subscription ordering and its…
Global supply crisis? What global supply crisis?

With supply chains in turmoil around the world, the current crisis in logistics could spark the beginning of a larger…
The growing potential of seaweed fibres

Seaweed has emerged as the unexpected hero in the fight against climate change. Projects already underway include using the marine…
“When it comes to effective packaging design to maximise recycling rates, simplicity is key”

According to the GM of UK trade organisation Alupro, Tom Giddings, packaging manufacturers should take every opportunity to promote the recyclability…
The growing potential of seaweed fibres

Seaweed has emerged as the unexpected hero in the fight against climate change. Projects already underway include using the marine…