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If you have left your Christmas shopping until the very last moment, you will be please to know that a new study, by Duo Plastics UK, has revealed that 77% of UK consumers believe that receiving an online purchase in Christmassy packaging adds to the festivities....

If you find yourself surrounded by restless children and supermarket carrier bags this festive season, why not combine the two, and make a “seriously beautiful and unique holiday wreath”. Using discarded plastic carrier bags to create a stunning Christmas decoration,...

Plastic carrier bags are extremely useful and very practical, we can use them to transport our shopping home from the supermarket, the kids can use them to carry their muddy football boots home after a match, and we can even use them to make Plarn, a plastic yard that...

With less than three weeks to go until we stride into a New Year, now is a great time to start thinking about a new range of carrier bags for 2013. Combining a convenient packaging solution with a unique advertising platform for your brand, bespoke printed carrier...

You may not have wrapped all your Christmas presents yet, but within a few days all those Christmas cards, wrapping papers, carrier bags and gift boxes will be making their way in to our dustbins, and as such, recycling groups and waste authorities are appealing to...

The Royal Mail estimates it will deliver over a billion letters, parcels and mailing bags over the Christmas period, and one of the biggest gripes from British postal workers, is that we, the public, do not seal our envelopes properly! A single flapping envelope can...

When the Delhi Government announced that they were to issue a citywide ban on all plastic carrier bags from 23rd November 2012, everyone expected plastic manufacturers and retailers to voice their concerns, but now that the Delhi High Court is asking questions, it...

A recent press release by the Packaging and Films Association (PAFA), confirms that three trade bodies from the plastics and packaging industry, namely the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA), the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI), and the British Plastics...

A new set of packaging recycling targets set by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), for the period of 2013 to 2017, have been approved by the House of Commons and will replace existing legislation in January next year. Under the new...

With the New Year fast approaching, now is the perfect time to put your 2013 business plan into action, and replace your existing packaging with a range of high quality, environmentally friendly alternatives. Sustainable packaging comes in a variety of different...

A recent study commissioned by EasyFairs, organisers of the Packaging & Print Portfolio 2013, found that 58 percent of packaging manufacturers believe that  environmental issues have become so mainstream, that consumers now automatically assume the packaging they...

With Christmas almost upon us, it will soon be time to wrap all those presents and place them under the tree in time for the big day. Gift-wrapping is a time consuming job, albeit one that takes just seconds to undo, and while it may make our gifts look even more...

Despite numerous court battles and growing pressure from the world’s largest Tobacco magnates, the Australian federal government introduced a controversial plain packaging law on all cigarette boxes on 1st December 2012. No longer a platform for advertising a...

If you find yourself searching for the perfect carrier bag, but find the choice of plastic, paper, jute, cotton, and canvas a little overwhelming, allow us to introduce you to the highly practical, affordable and biodegradable Varigauge Carrier Bag. Simple yet stylish...

‘Tis the season of goodwill, and if you would like to become a sustainable shopper this winter, one of the best ways to do so is by switching to Fairtrade and Organic Cotton Carrier bags. More stylish than ever before, Fairtrade and Organic cotton carrier bags, or...

Twisted handle paper carrier bags have the luxurious style of a hand-finished paper bag, but as they are machine made, they come at a lower cost. Ideal for retailers searching for a practical, cost-effective and recyclable packaging solution, twisted handle paper...

It is no secret that luxury packaging, be it a box, a bottle, or a laminated carrier bag, sells products, but at the recent LUXE PACK MONACO show, an event for creative packaging professionals, it was revealed that luxury has acquired a social conscience. “Beauty is...

With the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium revealing that one in 10 shops on the UK high streets and shopping centres being empty, we can be in no doubt that online sales have revolutionised the way we do our Christmas shopping. Fast, convenient, and...

We are excited to introduceGift Bag - Box, a simple solution for retailers who want to eliminate the need for both a gift box and a quality carrier bag and combine the two in this new packaging solution. the new These Gift Bag - Boxes are supplied flat packed and can...

A recently released book called, ‘Why Shrink-Wrap a Cucumber?: The Complete Guide to Environmental Packaging’ by Stephen Aldridge and Laurel Miller, addresses the principles of eco-friendly packaging, and reveals many common myths that surround its sustainable...

When lightweight plastic carrier bags were introduced to the high street back in the 1960s, retailers quickly realised that they were not only a convenient packaging solution for the consumer, but that they also provided the perfect platform for advertising their...

When you head off to the local supermarket this weekend, you might want to grab an extra handful of plastic carrier bags for future use, as while they may be a simple and convenient packaging solution to you and me, there is much surrounding the fate of the plastic...

We all know that brown paper carrier bags are reliable, recyclable and available in just about every high street store, but what you might not know is that this shopping staple is hot property in the world of fashion! Back in September, Jill Sanders, one of Germany’s...

As environmental groups continue to put pressure on Westminster to introduce a carrier bag tax on single-use plastic bags in England, retailers and consumers find themselves searching for an alternative – but what are the alternatives, and are they really kinder on...

Much more than a practical postage and packaging solution, printed plastic mailing bags provide the perfect platform for advertising your brand. Replacing the porous paper alternatives favoured in the past, plastic mailing bags are water-resistant, tamper-proof, and...

Practical, affordable and available in time for the festive season, there is something for every retailer in our vast collection of stock carrier bags. From plastic and paper bags, to natural cotton “bags for life”, our stock carrier bags complement every type of...

If, after reading all the pros and cons of paper vs. plastic carrier bags, you are still undecided on which type of bags are right for your business, why not go down a completely different route and opt for biodegradable Jute ‘bags for life’ instead. Jute carrier bags...

Phrase: “Gangnam Style” – A Korean neologism that refers to a lifestyle associated with the Gangnam district of Seoul. As many countries around the world attempt to tackle their plastic waste problem with taxes, charges and bans, the Malaysian Plastic Manufacturers...

When something luxurious catches the eye, be it a perfectly tailored suit, a diamond watch, or the latest sports car, the first natural reaction is to reach out and touch. Heightening the senses and encouraging us to part with our hard-earned cash, something that...