UK and European shifts in sustainable packaging
The average European generates 180kg of packaging waste annually, which could increase by 19% by 2030 without intervention.
The average European generates 180kg of packaging waste annually, which could increase by 19% by 2030 without intervention.
We have always believed that a business needs to balance purpose and profit and in-line with our core values, we believe that by continuously improving today we ensure a better tomorrow for all of us.
The UK Government recently announced on 15th March 2023 that the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) costs will increase from 1st April 2023.
Within the European Union, medical technologies are regulated by laws that are made to ensure the safety and performance of devices throughout their lifetime.
It’s the start of a new year, one which is sure to be full of exciting packaging innovations and developments.
The UK Government are committed to protecting the environment and have pledged to achieve Net-Zero carbon emissions by 2050. This signals their strong intent to introduce Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging.
To further support Swiftpak’s expertise in the pharmaceutical and medical industry, Swiftpak offer a wide array of temperature monitoring products which are designed to reduce re-ship and replacement rates by up to 30-50%.
Swiftpak is officially celebrating its 1-year anniversary of being a Living Wage Employer.
Swiftpak are incredibly proud to be ‘Highly Commended’ for their tree-planting module within the category Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year at the prestigious UK Packaging Awards.