Are you aware of the future changes to packaging legislation and how they will impact your business?
what we know already about the new plastic recycling levies
Most people are pretty familiar with the concept of CSR – or Corporate and Social Responsibility – as it’s a...
The debate around the pros and cons of paper versus plastic packaging has intensified in the last few years. Widespread headlines questioning the use of plastics have encouraged businesses to review their sustainability policies and look at ways of moving to more eco-friendly packaging solutions. Interestingly, such reviews have caused many to question whether paper is always a more environmentally friendly solution to plastic.
The impact of plastic on the environment is currently a global focus. Many countries are considering a tax on unrecyclable plastics and businesses are pledging to reduce their plastic waste. According to Plastic Oceans, we’re now producing over 300 million tonnes of plastic globally every year, and over half of this is single-use plastic, i.e. plastic that is used once then thrown away[i].