Environment: Reduce The Impact of Your Packaging

Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2015

If your business puts products on the UK market, whether you’re a small startup or a global brand, The Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations…

David Patton

26th September, 2025
Packaging Waste Regulations – A quick guide (2025 update)

If your business is UK based, has a turnover of more than £2 million and produces, uses, or sells packaging products, you must register for the Producer Responsibility…

David Patton

26th August, 2025
Flexi Hex vs other eco-friendly packaging options

From Flexi Hex paper sleeves to cardboard inserts, and moulded pulp to foam end caps, 2025 is all about sustainable packaging innovation.

David Mason

18th August, 2025
What is the packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR)?

If your business uses, handles, imports or generates packaging, then you are likely to be affected by the new packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation…

David Patton

1st August, 2025
77 surprising Easter packaging facts, figures and info

It’s that time of year again when people’s thoughts turn to chocolate eggs – and inevitably the argument about excessive Easter packaging. This guide aims to…

Matt Dobson

4th April, 2025
Recycling Assessment Methodology: What it means for your business

This guide to the recycling assessment methodology explains the recycling assessment methodology, why it matters, and how to prepare your business…

David Patton

17th February, 2025
Green Packaging: 7 crucial benefits for your business

In today’s world, where environmental concerns are more pressing that ever, green packaging has emerged as a sustainable solution…

David Patton

11th February, 2025
Sustainable ecommerce packaging – what customers expect in 2025

Regardless of the products you sell online, many of your customers likely expect you to use sustainable ecommerce packaging. Sustainable ecommerce packaging is…

David Mason

3rd February, 2025
Sustainable Postal Packaging – 6 options for your business

Eco-conscious consumers are influencing the perception of brands they associate with, ensuring your business adopts eco-friendly postal packaging is essential.

David Mason

3rd February, 2025
Vegan packaging – what is it, and should you be using it?

With Veganuary here again, many individuals have adopted or are considering a meat-free diet. However, many businesses are also looking to veganism for 2025, ensuring their…

Matt Dobson

9th January, 2025
Christmas packaging facts and waste statistics (2025 update)

Barely believable Christmas packaging facts include the UK using 300,000 tonnes of card, enough to cover Big Ben 260,000 times. As much as 114,000 tonnes…

Matt Dobson

28th November, 2024
FSC® logo – guidelines for using the FSC symbol on packaging

By working with an FSC® certified packaging manufacturer, it allows you to take advantage of FSC branding. But how do you use the FSC packaging logos? And maximise their…

Matt Dobson

30th August, 2024
Wood foam packaging – what is it, and should you be using it?

As a relatively recent development, you may not have heard of wood foam packaging. But should you consider using it at your business? This guide sets out exactly what wood…

Richard Coombes

1st November, 2023
Eco-friendly foam packaging – is now the time to switch?

If you use any form of shipping protection at your business, it may seem obvious to use eco-friendly foam packaging. But is now the time to switch?

Richard Coombes

15th October, 2023
The differences between recyclable, compostable and biodegradable packaging

Are you unsure of the differences between recyclable, compostable and biodegradable packaging? And what impact can these options have on your business…

David Patton

12th September, 2023
Sustainable foam packaging options available to your business

If your business uses polymer-based foams for shipping or presenting your products, you are increasingly likely to be interested in sustainable foam packaging options…

Ian Heskins

28th August, 2023
What is sustainable packaging? And why it matters to your business

If you find yourself asking “What is sustainable packaging?” you are not alone. As an average consumer in the Western world, you’ll likely handle more than 50 packaged…

David Patton

14th July, 2023
What are the 3Rs (for the environment)? Reduce, reuse, recycle

Whether you are a business looking to reduce the impact of your packaging or a consumer conscious of the environment, you may have wondered, “What are the 3Rs?”.

David Patton

26th June, 2023
How is cardboard recycled? A step-by-step explanation

Even though you come into contact with it every day, the question of how is cardboard recycled is probably not something you consider often. Yet cardboard…

David Patton

12th June, 2023
Recycling codes and resin identification symbols (for packaging)

An understanding of recycling codes can be hugely beneficial. This is particularly true if you are responsible for your business’ packaging, the sustainability of your organisation, or…

Matt Dobson

5th May, 2023
EPR reporting – what packaging data does the new scheme require?

If your business is affected by the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR) scheme, then it is vital that you understand your EPR reporting obligations. EPR reporting…

David Patton

15th March, 2023
PAP 20 logo – what is it, and should you be using it on your packaging?

You are likely aware that recycling symbols are becoming more prevalent across the packaging you handle and use. And this increased use of these icons and graphics…

Matt Dobson

9th January, 2023
A beginner’s guide to the Plastic Packaging Tax

If your business imports or manufactures plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content, you may be subject to the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT). HMRC…

David Patton

9th March, 2022
HMRC Plastic Packaging Tax legislation – which products are affected?

Even if your business will not be directly affected by the upcoming HMRC plastic packaging tax legislation, if your business uses certain forms of plastic packaging then…

David Patton

2nd March, 2022
5 ways to avoid or reduce the impact of the tax on plastic packaging

Even if you do not qualify for paying the new Plastic Packaging Tax directly, you may well see prices rise as suppliers pass on some or all of the costs. As such, this guide…

David Patton

9th February, 2022
FSC® cardboard boxes – 15 reasons your business should use them

Put simply, consumer behaviour is changing. Shoppers – purchasing in store or (more frequently) online – are demanding more and more sustainable products. Switching to…

David Mason

10th August, 2021
Polystyrene alternatives: should you be using them?

If you are amongst the businesses searching for polystyrene alternatives, you are not alone. But what are these alternatives? And are they any better for the environment? This guide…

Ian Heskins

3rd April, 2021
Is using foam packaging bad for the environment?

With more and more scrutiny on the sustainability of packaging – and the UK government pledging to eliminate plastic waste by 2042 – more and more businesses…

Ian Heskins

1st February, 2021
Recycling symbols on packaging: Explanation and free downloads

Chances are you have already seen recycling symbols on packaging you have come into contact with today. But what do they all mean? And, should your business be using…

Matt Dobson

15th February, 2019
5 unique ideas to entertain your kids with cardboard

Cardboard crafts are superb for entertaining children with endless imaginations – these boxes are not only toys but, can be a whole universe of imaginary items and places…

Matt Dobson

9th August, 2017
How is cardboard made? Everything you could need to know…

Curious about packaging? Have you ever wondered when opening a box, “how is cardboard made?” If so, then this guide gives you a full breakdown of how cardboard is…

Jay Daggar

14th January, 2016