The Extended Producer Responsibility scheme was first announced by DEFRA in 2018 and was originally due to come into force in 2023. The first EPR fees, based on data supplied by companies, were due to be paid this month. However, this has been delayed until...
In a bid to change habits and reduce environmental damage, the British Government has banned several single-use plastic items in recent years. The most recent enforcements were introduced in October 2023 and included plastic cutlery, drinking straws and polystyrene food containers. In response to these measures...
Plastic-free July might be drawing to an end, but our mission to replace plastic packaging with viable alternatives continues. One message that we want to get across is that fully recyclable, moisture-resistant, plastic-free packaging is an option. Want to know more? Not All Cardboard Packaging Can...
Do you add a recycling icon to your packaging and feel that you have ticked the sustainability box or is your packaging designed for recyclability? In this article, we explore the difference. Minimising Packaging Waste The majority of customers and producers are aware of the negative environmental...
When the barista in your favourite independent café makes you the perfect coffee, it can give you the boost you need to get through the day. But did you know that the waste coffee grounds can revitalise your garden as much as your mind? We...
Single-use packaging is damaging our global environment. Litter is even polluting remote islands and the depths of the oceans. For this reason, we all need to take steps to transition away from single-use towards reusable and refillable packaging. World Refill Day Sunday 16 June is World Refill...
Since 2000, we have taken steps to reduce the environmental impact of our cardboard manufacturing processes. While we have achieved many of our goals, this is a process of continuous improvement. As such, we are now focused on becoming a Net Zero packaging company. And,...
Ambitions to reduce carbon emissions and waste require investment in green technologies and incentives to encourage sustainable practices. The Plastic Packaging Tax is one initiative aimed at convincing manufacturers and retailers to embrace alternative packaging materials. But, does it go far enough or do we...
For decades, it’s been cheaper to import goods from around the globe than to produce them locally, but the tide is changing. So, what is driving reshoring and how is this impacting supply chain sustainability? UK Businesses Favour Local Suppliers & Production Brexit, Covid, the war in...
We know that there are many environmental issues impacting our world. However, many of us have made multiple changes to reduce the escalation of environmental problems. So, are our efforts making a difference? Let us share some environmental good news! Prioritising Sustainability Over recent years, a growing...