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Eco-friendly Packaging

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Do you need to include plastic tax on invoices?

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.

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Packaging Advice

4 reasons why you should switch to honeycomb paper wrap

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.

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Packaging Advice

The truth about biodegradable packaging – is it really eco-friendly?

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

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Eco-friendly Packaging

5 best practices for eco-friendly food packaging in 2022

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

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Packaging Advice

Plastic Tax 2022: Packaging alternatives on the market

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.

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Eco-friendly Packaging

What is ‘greenwashing’ on packaging and how to avoid it

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

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Packaging Advice

The facts about recycling paper packaging

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

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Ecommerce Packaging

How to reduce packaging waste in the ecommerce industry

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.

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Packaging Advice

The benefits of paper-based packaging

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.

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