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A recent LCA (life cycle assessment) carried out by leading US-based provider of environmental quality and safety services – Intertek, has shown that Oxo-degradable plastic carrier bags incorporating the d2w additive are “significantly ahead of other types of similar...

When it comes to giving a gift, presentation is everything. Consumers are no longer satisfied with the flowery printed wrapping paper and oversized bows favoured in the 1990s, but want a luxury gift bag that looks and feels as good as the contents inside. As a result,...

Plastic carrier bags first started to make their way onto the market in the 1960s, but it was not until the late 1970s early 1980s that they were commonplace on the high street. A cheap and convenient alternative to shopping baskets and cloth bags, plastic carrier...

With the summer trade shows, conventions and exhibitions in full swing, the demand for wholesale printed carrier bags is on the increase. A simple but effective marketing tool for businesses of all sizes, printed carrier bags create brand awareness and raise company...

There are many things to consider when launching a new brand or rebranding a business and the appearance of your packaging is one of the most important. Packaging is not only your identity in a competitive marketplace, but it can greatly influence the consumer’s...

After the huge success of Asda’s Tickled Pink breast cancer fund-raising campaign ‘Bag for Life’, several stores owned by the supermarket chain have decided to run a similar campaign enrolling the help of local schoolchildren to create a new 6p carrier bag. The move,...

Cotton carrier bags are growing in popularity as both retailers and consumers look for a suitable alternative to the single use carrier bag. 100% natural, strong, reusable and biodegradable, cotton carrier bags are ideal for grocery shopping, carrying the children’s...

With the countdown to the Queens Diamond Jubilee officially on, England is awash with the red, white, and blue colours of the Union Jack Flag, as shopkeepers, restaurant owners, and even high street banks show their support for this auspicious 3-day event. A time for...

To keep up with the constant changes in market trends, environmental issues, and consumer’s needs, retailers need to be one-step ahead when it comes to the products they sell, and the packaging they use. With frequent reminders from the government and ‘green’...

In recent years luxury printed carrier bags were only issued by high-end retailers selling high-priced goods. A sign of wealth and good taste, luxury carrier bags not only add to the overall ‘high’ one experiences when spending their hard-earned cash on an expensive...

PP carrier bags are growing in popularity as both retailers and consumers look for a practical alternative to the ‘single use’ polythene bag. A strong and flexible solution for shoppers, PP bags are both recyclable and reusable due to the synthetic plastic polymer...

Today sees the start of the London International Wine Fair 2012, where wine growers, producers, and sommeliers from across the globe will make their way towards the capital city for a 3-day event of seminars, master classes, awards, and specialist tastings. A strictly...

As the pressure mounts on UK manufacturers to cut carbon emissions, reduce the amount of resources they use, and to become more eco-friendly, there is growing demand for sustainable packaging materials that are both cost-effective and kind on the environment. No...

The 5p carrier bag tax recently introduced by the Welsh Government is in the headlines yet again, as the Tax Payers’ Alliance announces they will be holding an “action day” in Cardiff on 19th May, to oppose what they consider a “draconian” tax. A pressing issue, and...

Anyone following the environmental news will have heard enough about plastic carrier bag taxes, charges, and bans to last a lifetime. A pressing environmental issue and one that certainly shouldn’t be ignored, our excessive use of plastic carrier bags needs to be...

There is nothing quite like walking out of a expensive store, promotional event, or showroom with a luxury carrier bag in hand, particularly if it contains that designer bag you have always wanted, a special piece of jewellery, or brochures of your newly ordered...

When it comes to huge events like the upcoming London 2012 Olympics, sponsors and advertisers go into overdrive and invest millions to make sure their products and/or services gain as much exposure as possible during the 17-day event. A chance to shine in front of the...

Designing your own carrier bags is the perfect way to add a touch of personality and style to your products, and if you are doing it for the first time, you may be surprised to learn just how many different types there are. Deciding between plastic carrier bags, paper...

Since the Welsh government introduced the '5p single use carrier bag charge' on 1st October 2011, retailers and customers throughout the region have had plenty to say on the subject, and six months on, this controversial move is still attracting the headlines, but the...

There has been a lot of discussion around the carrier bag tax imposed in Wales and soon to be in Northern Ireland, there are many reasons why the tax is a positive step, including the impact it has already had on carrier bag usage but it is not always practical to...