Eco-friendly Packaging

Since April 2022, The Plastic Tax has been applied to packaging and manufacturing imports that contain less than 30% recycled content. For products that fall into this category, a £200 per metric tonne penalty will be charged to the accountable business. It’s a key part in the government’s latest environmental and sustainability plans.

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.

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

Modern day food production, along with its packaging and distribution, has been tied to both environmental and societal issues across the world.

With a £200 a tonne tax coming into force in 2022 on any plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content, you may be wondering what alternatives you could be using to reduce your plastic waste.

When it comes to buying products, the vast majority of consumers are interested in more sustainable choices for the planet.

Recycled paper is one of the most important raw materials, representing over 70% of the fibre used to make new paper products.

The ecommerce industry provides consumers with exceptional choice, accessibility, and flexibility, so it’s hardly a surprise that we’re purchasing more products online than ever before.

With the global demand for recyclable packaging and the growing eco-conscious consumer market, there is little surprise why paper-based packaging is growing in popularity over recent years.