How to be the number one choice of reusable printed bags.
We know the carrier bag tax has had a huge impact on the consumer’s decision on whether to take a carrier bag when purchasing their shopping. You only have to look at the statistics to see this, or, even watch what happens the next time you are shopping. A lot of people are now choosing […]
The top 5 packaging trends to look out for in 2014
If you work in the packaging industry, or you buy plastic bags, paper bags, boxes or any other kind of packaging for your business, it’s always worth keeping an eye out for the latest trends and innovations. Every year, the pace of innovation across the industry quickens and 2014 is no different. So, here are […]
Could plastic bags be the future of diesel fuel?
A new study reported in the Fuel Processing Technology journal has suggested that plastic carrier bags could be converted into diesel, natural gases and other petroleum products, a new method of reusing them in order to reduce the amount of litter and waste they produce. The conversion of plastic bags to fuel apparently produces […]
Washable paper bags are this year’s greenest bargain
Anyone who follows our news section will know that we’ve previously reported on a fashion trend for bags and purses that look like brown paper lunch bags. Some of those ‘paper’ bags even retailed for over £200 each. This week, we’ve uncovered a similar range of paper based products – this time with some no-so-outrageous […]
Carrier bag Christmas tree set to light up festival
You might think it’s a bit early to be talking about Christmas, but the organisers of Durham’s Lumiere Festival, which will run mid November later this year have already started the discussions – and one of their plans involves a Christmas tree made entirely from plastic carrier bags. The Festival, which attracts around 40,000 people […]
