550 tonnes of food could be saved due to a collaboration between UK retailers and a London-based charity. Food Parcels Benefitting People & the Environment The Felix Project has partnered with Western International Markets (WIM) on a scheme to redistribute unsold stock into fruit & veg boxes for deprived families. Working with over 100 traders, […]
Reusable and refillable packaging is crucial for sustainability. Packaging design must shift away from single-use and recyclable solutions towards a circular approach. It is only when there are established reuse and refill systems that we can hope to achieve Net Zero. To encourage fresh ideas, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has launched a competition. The […]
Buying homegrown produce and locally manufactured goods is good for the environment and economy. However, many shoppers are ill-informed about where items originate from. How can we boost awareness and make it easier to buy British? Supporting Local Production Farms, factories and specialist makers are found in areas of the UK. They are busy growing, […]
The UK Plastic Tax was introduced to encourage more sustainable packaging solutions. It also provides a means of generating funds to enhance the UK’s packaging reprocessing facilities. However, awareness of the scheme was low when it was rolled out in April 2022, so is it making a difference? What is the Plastic Packaging Tax? Packaging […]
Is your business concerned with making packaging decisions that minimise both financial and environmental costs? If so, you’ll be looking for responsible packaging suppliers, but how do you find out about their eco credentials, circular principles and range of sustainable packaging materials? Plant-friendly Packaging One option is to contact your local packaging supplier to ask […]
Corrugated cardboard is a versatile material, which can be cut and shaped in many ways to create bespoke packaging. The simple structure is remarkably lightweight, yet strong, making it ideal for shipping, storing and presenting goods. The properties of corrugated cardboard, along with its availability, also make it an interesting material for sculptural design. We’ve […]
The Novum Summer Festival in Newcastle on Tyne was a force for creativity. Through the weekend of 11-13th August, the city hosted a range of community-orientated art, music and drama performances. One of the activities was the construction of a large cardboard building, which was designed by installation artist Oliver Grossetête. The Possibilities are Endless […]
Amazon dominates the world of online retail and in the past, the company has been pulled up for poor packaging decisions. Many customers have received small items in huge boxes and there have also been concerns about the volume of void fill used in deliveries. Reduce Excessive Packaging The company has been working to address […]
The latest supermarket recycling scheme has been launched by Morrisons, in partnership with Podback. Coffee-loving customers can now collect pod recycling bags in-store, fill them at home and then deposit them in dedicated bins at the supermarket. Alternatively, filled bags can be returned to any of the 6,500 Yodel drop-off points. In this recycling scheme, […]
Packaging recycling rates in the UK have plateaued in recent years. Despite growing awareness of and demand for recyclable packaging, there is minimal change in the percentage of material that is collected and processed for reuse. This suggests that the UK needs a fresh approach. What solutions could help boost recycling rates? One suggestion is […]
Packaging has two major roles; to protect and promote goods. It seems a straightforward brief, that offers creative freedom with the packaging design. When designers get it right, we have packaging that elevates consumers’ perception of the brand and product. However, if they get it wrong, it can result in disappointment and damaging press. So […]
Food labels on packaging are designed to make it easier for shoppers to make informed decisions, yet they often leave consumers confused. A recent survey by Hello Fresh identified that nearly half of respondents weren’t clear about what the information meant. This was resulting in around £260 of food being wasted each year. With many […]
In response to consumers’ environmental concerns, eco packaging has become a priority for 2023. There is an industry-wide push towards recycled, biodegradable and reusable solutions that offer the necessary protection for shipping, storing and displaying goods. The challenge is that most consumers lack the time to fully research everything they purchase. When they see colours, […]
There is growing interest in refillable and reusable packaging solutions, with single-use being increasingly seen as wasteful. However, this will only be widely adopted by consumers if reusing, refilling or returning packaging is easy and offers value for money. How Can We Increase the Convenience of Refills and Not The Price? Firstly, according to a […]
If a delivery box has ever been left on your doorstep in the rain, you’ll know that water can transform corrugated cardboard from strong and rigid to soft and weak. Therefore, it takes great design to build cardboard boats that stay afloat. However, schools, businesses and community groups across Bristol are doing just that. Cardboard […]
