We can all do better. ‘Eco-friendly’ and ‘sustainable’ have both become climate change buzzwords in recent years, increasingly used by brands in campaigns to promote
Environmental claims are under increasing scrutiny from both regulators and consumers, with greater emphasis on transparency and evidence. As frameworks such as Extended Producer Responsibility
With resin prices elevated and Extended Producer Responsibility modulated fees now in full effect, many brands are struggling to balance genuine eco-friendly labelling with tight
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is reshaping how packaging is designed, labelled and managed across the UK. While much of the attention around EPR has focused
Eco labels are increasingly used to signal environmental responsibility, but not all eco labels carry the same regulatory weight. For UK regulators, the key distinction
Environmental claims on packaging are undergoing a quiet but significant shift. Language that was once common, broad, and marketing-led is now being scrutinised through a
The UK is once again projected to miss its national recycling targets, according to updated data from DEFRA and WRAP. Municipal recycling rates have stagnated
Sustainability expectations are rising fast across the UK grocery sector, and food brands are under growing pressure to prove their environmental credentials. For manufacturers hoping
In 2025, the most powerful enforcers of environmental labelling are not just regulators but retailers. UK supermarkets, under pressure from consumers and their own sustainability
Supermarkets across the UK are setting the pace for sustainability in 2025, and packaging labels are at the centre of their strategy. As major retailers
As sustainable packaging becomes more than a trend, the spotlight is now turning to labels. Often overlooked, labels play a crucial role in recyclability, compostability,