The negative impacts of plastic pollution on the environment have become one of the most pressing societal concerns in the UK. But is switching out all plastics really the answer?
“Sustainable packaging” can mean different things to different brands, depending on what their product is and the objectives they are trying to achieve.
Single-use plastic, a major source of pollution on every corner of the planet, has been vital to the food industry worldwide as it keeps products fresh and protected in the supply chain, on the supermarket shelf and in consumers’ homes.
Although frequently overlooked, packaging plays an indispensable role in society by protecting our food and medicines and ensuring the safe transport of material goods.
Packaging Waste Recovery Notes, or PRNs, are issued by accredited waste processors and can be purchased by producers through compliance schemes in the UK, of which there are around 50.
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