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The Race to Reinvent the Drinks Bottle
Consumers are becoming more conscious of packaging waste, brands are racing to reduce their environmental footprint, and governments are introducing stricter regulations to tackle packaging waste. Against this backdrop, one everyday item is undergoing a remarkable transformation: the drinks bottle. While plastic has long dominated supermarket shelves, a new generation of innovative materials is emerging,…
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Europe’s New Packaging Rules: What Do They Mean For You?
Packaging is something we encounter dozens of times a day without giving it much thought. It protects our food and delivers our online orders, but what happens to that packaging once we have finished with it is becoming increasingly important. New European packaging rules are designed to tackle that problem by changing how packaging is…
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Paperisation: The Trend Everyone Is Talking About
From supermarket shelves to global sporting events, paper-based packaging is becoming one of the biggest talking points in the sustainability conversation. As businesses look to reduce their reliance on fossil fuel-based materials and governments introduce new packaging regulations, a growing number of brands are turning to fibre-based alternatives. Public Demand Is Driving Change Consumers are…
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Is This The End Of PFAS In Packaging?
You might not recognise the term PFAS, but you have probably encountered them. Short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS are a large family of chemicals used to make products resistant to water, oil and grease. These qualities have made them particularly useful in food packaging, where they help paper and cardboard cope with greasy…
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The Rise of Inclusive Design
Inclusive packaging has gradually moved beyond niche innovation into a design priority. In the past year, leading brands have shown that accessibility is a fundamental part of how products are experienced. From household goods, technology and beauty, packaging is being rethought to support people with a wide range of physical, sensory and cognitive needs. Three…
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How Augmented Reality Is Transforming Labels
Packaging is no longer just about protecting a product. Increasingly, it is becoming a gateway between brands and consumers. One of the most interesting developments in this space is the rise of augmented reality (AR), where printed labels are enhanced with interactive digital experiences. From wine and spirits to craft beverages, brands are experimenting with…
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What the Ocean Thinks of Your Packaging Choices
If the ocean could talk, it probably wouldn’t whisper. It would ask why it’s swallowing the equivalent of a rubbish truck full of plastic every single minute. Each year, the world produces more than 360 million tonnes of plastic waste[1]. Even more concerning, the amount of plastic entering the ocean could nearly triple by 2040[2].…
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The Plantable Papers Of Japan
What do you do with your newspaper once you’ve finished reading it? A Japanese publisher of ‘The Mainichi Shimbusha’ newspaper, has devised a ‘green’ newspaper initiative meaning that people can plant the paper wherever it ends up. Why Was It Invented? If you have been to a city centre in the last few months you have probably…
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Postage Stamp Inspired Sustainable Packaging
The demand for sustainability has never been more prominent than it is currently. Sustainable clothing, furniture, and packaging are everywhere and are encouraging designers to think creatively and show initiative to do their bit for the planet. The Stamp Egg packaging is most notable as it can be detached and is made up entirely of PaperFoam®, which is…
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Packaging Innovations For The Disabled
We look at the latest packaging innovations designed for the disabled. Anyone who’s ever wrestled with a piece of packaging that seems to have been designed to be as difficult to open as possible should consider that no matter how tough the task, it’s a lot tougher if you’re disabled. From the simplest cardboard box…
