News Analysis
Party manifestos make big promises on waste cuts
Labour, the Tories and the Lib Dems promise in their manifestos to tackle waste reduction in an attempt to cut landfill and boost recycling - but only one party mentions... Read More »
Analysis: Courtauld’s second coming
The original Courtauld Commitment was criticised by many for its focus on packaging weight. But by looking at food waste and carbon, says Simeon Goldstein, its second phase has had... Read More »
Analysis: UK paper packaging moves back into the fold
When the recent recession hit the UK, the paper-based packaging sector was already in a deep down-turn. Now, with significant investment in new capacity, things are looking up, says Simeon... Read More »
Analysis: Carbon footprinting steps into the limelight
While the issue of environmental impact has been making headlines for some time, CO2 labelling on products is still in its infancy. But, says Jill Park, under new government plans,... Read More »
Packaging has festive demand wrapped up
With the country still in the grip of recession, it could be a bleak winter for retailers and the packaging supply chain, but, asks Jill Park, will the traditional boom... Read More »
DIY must find quick fix to hit waste targets
Companies in the sector have signed up to packaging reduction targets of 15% by 2012, but long lags in stock changes mean they will have to act now to meet... Read More »
Analysis: Digital begins to make its mark on packaging
Des King dissects a Pira report showing that the UK is leading the way in adopting digital technology.Read More »
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