Packaging Waste

Concerns about the impact of packaging on the environment continue to drive discussions on how to reduce packaging waste more effectively.

Many companies are switching to paper packaging instead of plastic packaging to become more sustainable, especially with the new Plastic Packaging Tax Regulations. However, switching to paper also has its environmental issues.

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.

Scientists have been tracking atmospheric CO2 levels based on evidence that has been collected over six decades.

We produce large volumes of recyclable waste on a daily basis. In the UK alone, around 12 million tonnes of recycling waste is produced each year.

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

As you likely have heard, there is a new £200 a tonne plastic tax coming into force in April next year. It applies to plastic packaging produced in or imported into the UK that does not contain at least 30% recycled plastic.

Consumer demand for sustainable products is ever-growing, meaning the need for bioplastics that reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse emissions is becoming more rampant.

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