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Movopack: The Italian start-up rewriting the rules of packaging – and winning hearts at London Packaging Week
Movopack, the Italian start-up redefining e-commerce packaging, wins hearts at London Packaging Week with a circular, reusable Packaging-as-a-Service system.
Advent calendars: Festive favourite or sustainability challenge?
Advent calendars have become a cherished holiday tradition, but their environmental footprint is under scrutiny. With millions sold each year, the question arises: are these festive favourites driving packaging waste – or overcoming it?
Amcor champions circular recycling in Danish food packaging initiative
Global packaging innovator Amcor has taken a bold step towards a sustainable future by supporting a groundbreaking circular recycling project in Denmark. This initiative aims to close the loop on food packaging waste, ensuring that valuable materials remain in circulation rather than ending up in landfill.
Leadership change at PackUK as Margaret Bates departs for DEFRA role
Michelle Atkinson, Sustainable Solutions – Breakthrough Innovation, at global premium spirit powerhouse Diageo, shares insight from the judging panel at the London Packaging Week Innovation Awards
Championing fibre-based innovation in the face of packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR)
Colpac and Sabert’s Talia Goldman explores how regulation, innovation and consumer engagement are shaping packaging’s future, and why collaboration at London Packaging Week 2025 is key to driving meaningful sustainability progress.
Final EPR fees confirmed: £2bn scheme launches
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.
Arno Melchior on the packaging blind spot that’s costing brands money
We hear from retired Reckitt packaging director Arno Melchior on why digitalisation is the key to surviving the next wave of EPR regulation.
How to recycle your beauty empties with the British Beauty Council: A guide to UK’s take-back schemes and initiatives
As part of its industry-wide campaign, The Great British Beauty Clean Up, launched in March 2025, the British Beauty Council highlights the growing number of beauty recycling points available across the UK.
Embracing Sustainability: How Brands Are Responding to Eco-Conscious Consumer Demands
As consumer awareness grows, brands must adapt their strategies and innovate sustainable solutions that align with eco-conscious values, ensuring a balance between luxury and environmental responsibility.
Beauty Brands Embrace Refillable Packaging to Combat Single-Use Plastic Waste
The personal care industry is increasingly adopting refillable packaging solutions to address environmental concerns associated with single-use plastics.
Research shows strong consumer support for reuse and refill systems
A new study has revealed growing consumer demand for retailers to offer reuse and refill packaging systems, highlighting the increasing shift toward circular economy solutions.
ROCOL Launches Sustainable Packaging Upgrade for Scrubs
ROCOL has introduced a new, more sustainable packaging design for its Scrubs® Hand Wipes, reducing environmental impact while maintaining product performance.