Final EPR fees confirmed: £2bn scheme launches

A graph showing the changes in EPR base fees from 2024 estimate to 2025 finalised figures

PackUK has shared the final fees suppliers and retailers will have to pay for their different packaging materials and packaging waste as part of the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme.

London Packaging Week 2024 opens to acclaim

Busy aisles 5,000 attendees

The much-anticipated London Packaging Week 2024 kicked off at ExCeL London, drawing industry leaders and innovators who are lauding the event for its focus on sustainable solutions and groundbreaking innovations that promise to shape the future of packaging.

Neil Farmer – A life in packaging

As the packaging industry continues to evolve in the face of sustainability pressures and technological advancements, few voices carry as much weight as that of Neil Farmer.

Brand image is a matter of trust

By illuminating your brand’s soul, you can make your products shine on the shelf. Easyfairs’ Naomi Stewart explains that branding ultimately dictates the level of their success.

Revolutionising Packaging with Reuse Solutions

London Packaging Week is just around the corner, and one of the most anticipated speakers is Ben Patten, the visionary founder of Get Dizzie, a pioneering company that is transforming the packaging landscape through its innovative approach to reusable packaging. 

How can we actually invest in our planet?

In their year-round efforts to protect the planet, promote campaigns, and share progress stories, The Know team takes advantage of Earth Day as an opportunity to give the Earth some extra love and attention.

AI and the future of packaging

The packaging industry’s future will be shaped by various disruptive trends, and artificial intelligence (AI) will play a pivotal role in transforming packaging companies.