Since October 2015, the UK Government’s policy on introducing a 5p charge on single use plastic bags in England has contributed to a reduction of nearly 90%. It comes as no surprise, there are plans afoot to roll-out an extension of the plastic bag levy to encompass small businesses, including convenience stores and corner shops, and so cover almost all plastic bags.
Paper packaging is set to become even more popular as retailers and consumers alike are adopting new alternatives to plastic packaging. Read on to discover five reasons why you should consider introducing paper packaging for your own business.
Are you up for a little fun this Easter? If so, we’ve got a challenge for you! Running from the 13th – 27th March 3pm our ‘Find the Easter Bunny’ competition is here. Join it for a chance to get a special discount code or even win a Easter hamper.
Macfarlane Packaging Online will launch its brand new personalisation portal, Brand-IT, at this year’s Spring Fair.
A team of Macfarlane Packaging experts will be on hand to showcase how Brand-it can help small online and start-up businesses customise a wide range of affordable packaging products, when they host a stand at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham from 4-8 February.
The Government recently announced its 25 year environmental plan which looks to massively reduce plastic waste as one of its key goals. Add to this the mounting pressure from environmental organisations and environmentally-conscious consumers and it’s high time for retailers to join the movement by opting for more environmentally-friendly packaging.
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