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eco-friendly pallet wrap

Can eco-friendly pallet wrap save you money?

It all sounds a bit too good to be true doesn’t it? A new take on what most would see as packaging’s most maligned material – plastic machine pallet wrap. Huge amounts of it are used across the globe every day and we estimate that the UK alone uses over 150,000 tons of pallet wrap […]

Are sustainable plastics the future for packaging?

According to a recent UK study, more than 1.3 billion tonnes of plastic could enter the environment globally by 2040. Plastic packaging plays a huge part in the world’s use of plastic. To offset the environmental challenges, the Plastic Packaging Tax’s stated aim is to provide incentives to businesses to increase the use of recycled […]

Workplace Recycling Scheme

What is the Workplace Simpler Recycling Scheme

The introduction of the Workplace Simpler Recycling Scheme represents one of the most significant changes to business waste management in recent years. Set to roll out across the UK at the end of March 2025, this initiative aims to standardise recycling practices across all businesses, bringing consistency and regulation to what has long been a […]

GNFR Strategies

5 Strategies for greater GNFR visibility across your retail estate

2025 is already shaping up to be another challenging year for Retail. Two transformative recycling initiatives are set to reshape the retail landscape: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the new Simpler Recycling workplace requirements. Marks & Spencer estimates increased costs around £40 million for these new sustainability taxes alone, and that’s before factoring in rising […]

Recyclable Polypropylene Bags

Benefits of Recyclable Polypropylene Bags for Life

In an era where environmental consciousness meets practical retail solutions, recyclable polypropylene (RPP) Bags for Life represent a significant step forward in sustainable packaging. These versatile bags offer numerous advantages that benefit retailers, consumers and the environment. For retailers, Bags for Life not only provide an income stream but more importantly possibly, these help to […]

retail procurement costs

Your guide to controlling retail procurement costs

When it comes to controlling procurement costs and looking at cost reduction strategies, there are many approaches that can help identify hidden expenditure as well significantly reduce procurement costs. Most procurement expenditures need monitoring, or at least oversight of what you’re spending and where. Good cost control is more than just a win for the […]

Small business packaging

Small business packaging ideas

If you have just opened up your small business, it is important that you have a way to distinguish your brand from others in the industry. Naturally, you may be thinking about the marketing tools at your disposal, including your social media and advertising strategies. However, have you considered the type of packaging you will […]

single source supplier

What are the pros and cons of having a single source supplier?

People often ask what is a single source supplier and how could it benefit my business? Perhaps a good place to start is by considering your own personal purchasing and buying habits. This may help to better understand the pros and cons of having a single source supplier. How many people get their weekly grocery […]

Shipping essentials

Shipping essentials for small business

As the owner of a small business, it’s important that you understand how you can sell your products as efficiently as possible. You can’t just think about the products themselves; you need to think about how they are going to be shipped over to your customers without getting lost or broken during their journey. Here […]

letterbox friendly boxes

How letterbox friendly boxes became the packaging of the future

Letterbox friendly boxes open up new doors for online retailers Consumer habits and lifestyles are always changing, and retailers need to recognise and react to these changes, none more so than online retailers. As we return to work post-Covid, we no longer have the luxury of being at home to receive our deliveries. We’ve got […]

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