Reusing 10% will stop 50% of plastic waste from entering the ocean
It is possible to prevent almost half of annual plastic ocean waste by reusing just 10% of our plastics products – just one of the key findings of The Future of Reusable Consumption Models Report. The report is a collaboration between the World Economic Forum and Kearney and suggests that shifting from single use towards […]
BRC seeks to reduce unnecessary retail waste
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Company Shop Group have joined forces to help reduce unnecessary waste in the retail industry. The Company Shop Group, a redistributor of surplus food and products, has also been confirmed as the BRC’s official Sustainability Partner for the year ahead. It will be working closely with the BRC, engaging with BRC […]
Hazel 4D are stretching to meet the plastic waste challenge
By Hazel 4D Pallet-wrapping in the UK uses over 140,000 tonnes of plastic each year and a huge percentage of that is waste. The cost is massive, in money and environmental impact. So, what can we do to minimise plastic usage and waste without compromising stability? Our retail and logistic customers look to us to […]
UK launches landmark blueprint for resources and waste
Businesses and manufacturers will pay the full cost of recycling or disposing of their packaging waste, under a major new government strategy. The move will overhaul England’s waste system, putting a legal onus on those responsible for producing damaging waste to take greater responsibility and foot the bill. The announcement forms part of the government’s […]
GUEST BLOG: Enforcing packaging standards delivers ethical and financial value
Switched on brands are becoming ever more aware of the importance of packaging when it comes to consumer experience. Far too few, however, have yet to address the extraordinary packaging inefficiencies that exist throughout the supply chain. Where is the consistency in packaging types -both material and size – that can not only enforce sustainability and ethical standards but also enable cost saving optimisation of pallets, containers and warehouse space? David Griffiths, Product Marketing Manager, Adjuno, outlines the value of enforcing robust packaging standards across the global supply chain… Packing, Shipping and Storing Air Minimalist packaging may be the new black […]
