The Environmental Impact of Different Packaging Materials, and How You Can Drive Change with Smarter Choices

03/09/2024 by Dwaine Haughian

Packaging materials are fundamental to product protection and distribution, but their environmental impacts are significant and varied. Understanding these impacts is crucial for making more sustainable choices. Plastic packaging, widely used for its durability and versatility, poses considerable environmental challenges. Plastics are not biodegradable and can persist in the environment for hundreds of years. They …

How Sustainable Packaging Can Enhance Your Brand Image

07/08/2024 by David Gilmore

In today’s environmentally conscious world, consumers are increasingly making purchasing decisions based on a company’s sustainability practices. This means that sustainable packaging is no longer just an option; it’s a necessity for businesses looking to enhance their brand image and connect with their target audience. The Growing Importance of Sustainability Consumers are becoming more aware …

The Sustainable Showdown: Unwrapping the Paper vs Plastic Packaging Paradox

19/03/202416/11/2023 by David Gilmore

In sustainable packaging, the longstanding debate between paper vs plastic remains a point of contention. As concerns about environmental impact and resource conservation intensify, the choice between these two materials has become a focal point for businesses, consumers, and policymakers alike. Our latest blog is the first in a series of blogs that will cover …

Leading the Charge Towards a Greener Future: Our Path to Becoming a Carbon Neutral Business

04/07/202418/07/2023 by David Gilmore

At Hub Packaging, we believe in the power of business to drive positive change and contribute to building a sustainable future. That’s why we are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our sustainability journey – becoming a carbon neutral business. This achievement represents our unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility, as we strive to reduce …

How damages can affect your business & the environment

04/03/2022 by David Gilmore

Have you ever ordered an item, been geared up with anticipation prior to its arrival, only for it to be delivered in a damaged state? As well as being slightly disheartening, it can be frustrating having to then make arrangements for return. Statista carried out a survey which investigated the ‘Most prominent problems encountered with …

Sustainable changes to transform your packaging process

15/02/202225/01/2022 by David Gilmore

What’s a central feature of January? We know this all too well…New Year Resolutions. The New Year offers a blank slate – an opportunity for new resolutions, new ambitions, and new changes. Has your business set any resolutions for 2022? Perhaps becoming a more sustainable business was high on your list. If so, action is …

How the energy crisis is impacting the packaging industry

19/01/202226/10/2021 by David Gilmore

The recent energy crisis & supply issues have been well documented. Gas, electricity and even carbon dioxide have been in the spotlight recently due to price & supply concerns. But how do all these impact on your packaging supplies? Our latest blog looks at the some of the problems that are currently impacting packaging and …

Strapping – Polyester or steel, which one best meets your needs?

02/03/202228/06/2021 by David Gilmore

The advancement of engineering capabilities coupled with ever-evolving array of raw materials offer a variety of product options to consumers. These options, however, can at times complicate the consumers decision when making a purchase – whether that is buying a new car, renovating homes, or choosing packaging materials. Certain products can often become the benchmark …

Top Tips on how to improve your packing area and enhance your packaging sustainability.

30/06/202115/04/2021 by David Gilmore

Is your business packing smart? Has your company seen a shift to online orders because of the pandemic? Are you wondering how you can cope with another ‘peak’ in orders within the same size packing area? Read on if you are one of them, because you may be experiencing the same pain felt by many …

Plastic Packaging Tax – Everything you need to know

02/03/202213/04/2021 by David Gilmore

A Plastic Packaging Tax is set to be introduced across the UK in April 2022. Our latest blog will look at the reasons for implementing this new tax and the impacts it may have on your business. Why introduce the Plastic Packaging Tax? The aim of the Plastic Packaging Tax is to increase the use …

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The Environmental Impact of Different Packaging Materials, and How You Can Drive Change with Smarter Choices

How Sustainable Packaging Can Enhance Your Brand Image

The Sustainable Showdown: Unwrapping the Paper vs Plastic Packaging Paradox

Leading the Charge Towards a Greener Future: Our Path to Becoming a Carbon Neutral Business

How damages can affect your business & the environment

Sustainable changes to transform your packaging process

How the energy crisis is impacting the packaging industry

Strapping – Polyester or steel, which one best meets your needs?

Top Tips on how to improve your packing area and enhance your packaging sustainability.

Plastic Packaging Tax – Everything you need to know

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