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The Environmental Packaging Awards organised by Packaging News takes place each year on the evening of the first day of the Environmental Packaging Summit. From the biggest supermarkets to start-up brand owners, the Environmental Packaging Awards aim to find and award the very best in sustainable innovation. Open to all packaging materials, brand owners and retailers, the winners will demonstrate the creative and environmentally responsible thinking in the UK market. Entrants need to demonstrate that packaging is integral to a sustainable strategy. Our aim with these awards is highlight the efforts of both retailers and brands that they are making to ensure sustainability is at the core of their packaging requirements and to also showcase to industry projects and new techniques that are being used to great effect. The Awards will provide retailers and brands the credentials to inform consumers about how they are working with their packaging to ensure that they are striving towards a sustainable packaging future.

Welcome to Environmental Packaging Live 2025 A conference and awards event series tailored to the ever-growing demands and key topics in sustainable packaging and carbon footprint. Bringing together packaging manufacturers, designers, brands and retailers to learn, network and celebrate. Environmental Packaging Live will bring you content, thought leadership and awards by Packaging News, the leading publication for packaging in the UK. Join us and the industry at the Kia Oval Cricket Ground on 24–25 June 2025.

The Environmental Packaging Summit is the must attend event for professionals that are involved in the design, manufacture, and purchase of sustainable packaging. Over 300 delegates from across the packaging supply chain come together to debate the latest innovations, technologies, and solutions on offer in helping to make the packaging industry more sustainable and environmentally friendly to our planet.

ith consumers and stakeholders placing an increased focus on sustainability and environment, many organisations are looking at ways they can minimise their impact on environment. Corporate Social Responsibility can help an organisation to demonstrate a deeper commitment to reducing its environmental impact. Environmental Reporting is the concept of brand owners and manufacturers taking environmental responsibility for their products and the associated packaging through their whole life cycle. This can involve activities such as: designing products for reuse or recyclability, understanding the impact on the environment and taking this into account in the decision making process, creating take back programmes and arranging end of life collections that facilitate circularity or achieve recycling A big part of Environmental Reporting also involves engaging and encouraging the public to take responsible action regarding your products. We have a valuable network of contacts and relationships in the public and private sector to enable Environmental Reporting projects to happen. We will encourage your business to work in partnership, which means that expertise from each sector can be used to collectively produce positive social, economic and environmental impacts. This unique partnership approach generates a variety of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) opportunities. We can also help facilitate the set-up of the infrastructure for the project and find the most workable and cost-effective solution for you.

PAPER PALETTE MATERIAL AND FINISHES: Coated Paper, 2-color offset print, Pantone neon spot colors, embossed letters, integrated mirror, magnetic closure

PAPER PALETTE MATERIAL AND FINISHES: Coated paper, offset print black, with matte lamination, pattern on top realized with 3D embossing, integrated mirror, magnetic closure

EnVision is GPA Global’s cutting-edge virtual 3D sampling tool, designed specifically for soft goods like bags and pouches. Using advanced simulation technology, it allows users to design, customize, and interact with realistic digital prototypes—right from an iPad station or via QR codes on display samples. Instant Samples Skip the wait for physical prototypes—see your designs come to life instantly in 3D. Lower Costs & Waste Reduce material usage, shipping, and sampling waste with digital-first development. Full Customization Experiment with fabrics, colours, textures, and styles in real time—no limits, no delays. Powered by Advanced 3D Technology for Soft Goods EnVision uses cutting-edge 3D simulation software tailored for bags, pouches, and other soft goods, enabling: Photorealistic visualization of materials, shapes, and finishes Real-time customization of fabrics, colors, and construction details Digital pattern creation and stitching simulation Accurate structural previews, including folds, zippers, and closures Cloud-based collaboration, allowing teams to review and refine designs remotely This technology streamlines the development process, reduces reliance on physical samples, and supports more sustainable, agile product creation.

EO/YO-A/CYR/CYA Series: Unified Packaging Ecosystem for Cohesive Branding The EO/YO-A/CYR/CYA Series delivers a complete packaging solution featuring squeezable tubes, dropper bottles, and airless bottles designed for seamless visual and functional integration. This harmonious collection ensures your brand projects a consistent identity across diverse products — from serums and creams to gels and lotions. Crafted with precision, each component complements the others, creating a unified brand experience that engages and resonates with consumers.

ePACcessible inclusive packaging features were inspired by lived experiences of disability. The designs offer a unique opening assist designed to cater to varying levels of dexterity. The large opening tab has been developed to allow people with low motor skills to gain access without assistance, for example by using their mouth, feet or prosthetic attachment, increasing independence and autonomy. Other accessible features include high-contrast colours to enhance visibility for those with limited sight, and tactile symbols, including braille, to aid navigation for those with limited or no sight. These features are available on all current products.

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The eReturn’s tape-free double locking design means using only one box for dispatching and returning items, saving on costs. This award-winning packaging solution streamlines the returns process for an improved customer experience.

Our eReturn XL streamlines returns of large items for an improved customer experience. Tape-free closure and secure locking side tabs make returns easy and hassle-free, saving on costs with a single box for dispatch and return.

The eSecure eliminates the need for supplemental foam or plastic inserts, to protect fragile items such as mobile phones or glass objects. The cost-saving single-piece design keeps contents suspended, minimising impact and movement during transit.

EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation: Are you unsure how PPWR affects your business.

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