Looking into the future: clear PET’s rise and colored plastic’s decline
With only 9% of plastic successfully recycled globally, there has been a growing push towards a circular plastic economy: a…
Plastic Packaging Tax
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PPT: A green incentive for the packaging industry
On April 1, 2022, a landmark moment unfolded in the world of packaging: the introduction of the UK’s Plastic Packaging…
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The UK government’s sustainable packaging policies
Globally, individuals are becoming more conscious of their impact on the environment, particularly in the realm of packaging. The UK…
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Facilitating sustainable packaging through regulations and policies
The growing emphasis on sustainability in nearly all sectors has placed the packaging industry under scrutiny. As a critical component…
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Valpak recruits retail packaging expert to enhance EPR support
Valpak has hired retail packaging expert Lorraine Wilson to enhance the company’s support for businesses implementing data-driven packaging choices. Valpak…
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The Plastic Packaging Tax and you
A policy announced in the UK Spring Budget 2023 confirmed that the Plastic Packaging Tax rate in the UK increased…
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Antalis expands its stretch film and pallet wrapper ranges
UK-based packaging solutions provider Antalis has updated and expanded its ‘Master'in’ film and pallet wrapper product lines. Under UK law,…
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Eradicating plastics with folding cartons
The worldwide focus on environmental wellbeing means the role packaging plays has never been more important. The UK plastic packaging…
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Will the UK Plastic packaging tax force businesses to act sustainably?
The UK Government introduced the plastic packaging tax on 1 April 2022, which is designed to give companies a financial…
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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…
