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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
SustainabilityWe have seen a 46% growth in ecommerce sales in 2020 compared to the previous year. With this increase in sales there has also been a surge in the amount of packaging waste which the consumer is responsible for disposing. Alongside this growth, there has been a consumer shift in the global movement of creating …
The packaging industry is progressing every year in new innovative sustainable alternatives to plastics, but how do businesses choose which of these will work best for them? For most businesses, becoming more sustainable is blasting it’s way to the top of the “to-do list”, but with several different ‘sustainable’ options, and mixed messages on what …
Carbon was the main topic of conversation at Packaging Innovations 2020, which returned to Birmingham’s NEC on 26 & 27 February, with exhibitors and speakers alike putting the industry’s hottest subject in the spotlight. While exhibitors showcased the sector’s latest developments and technologies designed to lower packaging’s carbon impact, the two-day seminar programme featured the …
STOP! Before you throw those boxes into the recycling skip at your local refuse centre (or shred them in your lovely Hub Packaging Shredder!) – consider these ways to give them a second life and entertain a small person near you 🙂 A Washing Machine A Tumble Dryer An AirStream-style Caravan A Handbag A Dream …
