What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?
EPR is a regulatory framework that holds producers, importers and retailers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, especially at the end-of-life stage. This includes managing the collection, recycling, or safe disposal of products.
Zipper Insights – the re-closable solution for pouches and bags
Zipper Insights – the re-closable solution for pouches and bags First invented in the early 50’s, designs were originally patented by Danish inventor Borg Madsen, who had developed a plastic slider to seal two interlocking groves. These patents were later acquired by Flexigrip company. And with the aid of a license from a Japanese company […]
Driving Growth in Sustainable Flexible Packaging Solutions
In this article, we delve into a comprehensive analysis of the flexible packaging market, exploring its driving forces, latest trends, challenges, and future prospects.
The Future of Plastic Film Packaging: Innovation and Sustainability
Plastic film packaging has become ubiquitous in our daily lives, from the shrink-wrap around our favourite snacks to the protective covering on our gadgets. However, the environmental impact of single-use plastic film has raised concerns worldwide.
Label Insights: The Evolution of Packaging Labels
Labelling is unquestionably an integral part of all packaging. It carries the branding and is designed to make a product stand out from its peers on a display or store shelf.
The Sustainable Rise of Single-Web Heat-Seal Polyester Films
This article hopes to explain why the growth in single web heat sealable polyester films provides many benefits whilst helping the packaging industry deliver on packaging waste and recycling targets.
Plasfilms Joins the Food Packaging Association (FPA)
Films distribution business, Plasfilms, has joined the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA).
Port Congestion
What are the current issues at Felixstowe Port and are these a sign of things to come?
The Plastic Packaging Tax
We have produced the following resource to help you navigate the Plastic Packaging Tax.
EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) for UK packaging manufacturers
EPR is a policy that seeks to hold manufacturers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products.
