A sustainable packaging strategy is an approach that aims to reduce the negative environmental and social impacts of packaging. This can involve assessing the lifecycle of packaging material options and the availability of waste and recycling infrastructure to process waste materials. Implementing sustainable packaging strategies can yield significant benefits for brands, including cost reduction, improved environmental impact, compliance with regulations, and increased customer loyalty, according to the BCMPA.
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A spectacular pride of lions will take over South Yorkshire in 2026 as part of Pride of Yorkshire – a major public art trail celebrating 150 years of Sheffield Children’s and raising vital funds to support the hospital’s next chapter of life-changing care. Building on the success of Bears of Sheffield, the new trail will feature 150 large lion and lioness sculptures, alongside 150 smaller lion cubs, creating a breathtaking free art exhibition that brings together businesses, artists, schools, and the public. Loadhog Foundation is the headline sponsor for the trail.
A leading producer in the pharmaceutical industry has recently upgraded its packaging lines with new equipment from Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS). The recent upgrade in their packaging lines has seen them purchase three Pratika fully automatic l-sealers, plus compatible double chamber heat shrink tunnels. The new automatic l-sealers can each process up to 40 packs per minute, representing a significant jump in capacity for the pharmaceutical producer.
Tosca, a global leader in 100% reusable and recyclable plastic packaging and pooling solutions, has launched a series of expert-led webinars addressing the significant changes in European and UK packaging regulations. The first session offered valuable insights into the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks, and how businesses can stay ahead through reuse. Led by Tosca’s Team, Laurent Le Mercier, EMEA President; Karin Witton, Global Head of Sustainability; and Lisa Buchholz, Business Development Director Europe the webinar brought together regulatory knowledge, sustainability expertise and hands-on market insight.
It is excellent to see the wealth of innovation in the packaging industry, with a specific focus on sustainability.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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