Gove, garbage and gauging the issue of waste and recycling
In this, the first in a series of articles examining waste and its impact on the environment, the consumer and the packaging industry, NOA looks at what’s happening at UK government level.
What the future holds for the paper packaging industry
Planning for future demand is vital for any industry and paper packaging is no exception. So the team here at NOA – using our expertise in packaging market research – have been doing some crystal ball gazing and here is what we have found.
Could plastic environmental concerns mark a return to growth for cartons?
Prior to recent events, the carton category had actually been in the doldrums, with brands replacing cartons with flexible plastics and plastic trays. “This could be the saving grace of an industry that was taking a nosedive,” he states. “Carton volumes had flat-lined, there was no growth, against a background of corrugated that is growing at 5%.”
Get Paid To Innovate This Xmas – Our December Newsletter
As part of the November 2015 Spending Review settlement, the UK government has decided to wind down the national delivery of the Business Growth Service, previously Growth Accelerator (GA) and Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS).
This, and more, in our December Newsletter…
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