Helpful Insights

When it comes to product packaging, a lot of organisations find themselves in a similar situation. Whether that’s due to a high volume of damaged returns, unsustainable packaging costs, or a disjointed visual identity, many packaging solutions fail to give the brand (and product) the perception and performance it deserves.

Packaging is a vital part of any product that needs transporting. It helps to prevent damage during shipment, provides the necessary information needed for it to reach its destination, and even plays a part in keeping handlers and consumers safe.

Damaged shipments are an unfortunate but inevitable cost in business when delivering products. From improper courier handling, through to water exposure, and even theft, there are many possibilities that can impair an order.

Packaging no longer refers to a simple cardboard box, it is much more complex than that. It’s a coordinated system of ensuring goods can move safely, economically, and efficiently through the supply chain.

Bubble Wrap is a packaging classic that is well-known to protect goods throughout transit and storage. While it is recyclable when disposed of correctly, it’s important to remember that bubble wrap is still a plastic, and even though plastic is not all bad it has gotten a bad reputation in the last few years.

The way you choose to package your products can contribute massively to the success of your business.

The Plastic Tax is now in place as of April 1st. This new tax sees that plastic packaging with less than 30% recycled content is subject to £200 per tonne penalty. This applies to importers or manufacturers of more than 10 tonnes of plastic packaging, and bio-based, biodegradable, compostable, and oxo-degradable plastics are also in scope of the tax.

Multiple surveys and research have shown how consumers are increasingly wanting greener packaging options.

In April 2022, a plastic packaging tax will come into force and will apply to plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into, the UK that contains less than 30% recycled plastic.