The Plastic Crisis: here are the top 4 responses in 2023
New data shows that the majority of UK adults support substituting conventional plastic with compostable alternatives and want local authorities and government to do more to incentivise the collection of compostable packaging. A survey of 1734 UK adults conducted by YouGov found 89% of respondents support local councils being required to collect all recyclable or […]
The Big Con-postable: 60% of Compostable Plastics Aren’t Compostable
As single-use plastics fall further out of favour among environmentally-conscious consumers and governments, many companies are turning to newer materials that they say will break down in people’s backyard composting bins. But new research reveals that most of these so-called “home-compostable” plastics don’t live up to their labels. Sixty percent of plastics that are certified […]
Highlights of the Best Announcements in Sustainable Packaging This Month
If you’re interested in either environmentally-friendly products or new financial trends, then you should keep your eye on the new sustainable packaging trend. Many companies are opting to use sustainable packaging, which means there are more manufacturers developing more types of sustainable packaging options. If you’ve considered using sustainable packaging for your products, or have […]