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How packaging can pave the way toward eco progress

Iain — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:15:06 +0000

For companies looking to improve their sustainability, focusing on packaging is essential. In the UK, approximately 100 billion pieces of plastic packaging are thrown away per year – including plenty of food and beverage packaging from ready meals to vegetable wrappers. In a world where climate change is on the rise, sticking to corporate environmental responsibilities is essential to help…

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Beyond single use: the changing role of convenience food packaging

Iain — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:57:18 +0000

The issue of single-use plastic waste remains a major concern for consumers and retailers alike, specifically in the convenience food sector. It is estimated that the amount of plastic flowing into the ocean could triple between 2016 and 2040. To combat this ever-pressing issue, the UK government recently set a target to end plastic pollution by 2040 by creating a legally binding international…

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