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Checklist for Applying Lifecycle Thinking
The main purpose of Lifecycle Thinking is to ensure that changes to one part of a system do not increase environmental impact in other parts. This was one of the drivers for the development of The Responsible Packaging Code of Practice in the UK in 1998 (updated in 2003) [...]
Facts about Packaging
Why do we need packaging? Without it, many of the goods manufactured or grown would be damaged or spoiled before they reached the shops. In less developed countries without the sophisticated distribution and packaging systems that we have in the UK, as much as 50% of food never reaches [...]
Unilever’s first 100% biodegradable PG tips tea bags in stores
28 February 2018 Today INCPEN member Unilever is announcing the latest step in its journey to improve the impact of products on the environment by moving to fully biodegradable, plant based material in the nation’s favourite tea bag, PG tips, over the course of 2018. As part of an [...]
Too much Packaging?
Packaging ensures that people can buy and use products when they want them, in good condition and with little wastage. However, many people think some goods have too much packaging. Everybody has a view on what’s too much packaging, but for an informed judgment people need to understand the [...]
Packaging and Deposits
Introduction Charging a refundable deposit on a pack on top of its price is intended to encourage the holder to return it when empty in order to redeem the deposit. This is why companies charge businesses a deposit on reusable delivery crates and pallets. Some regulators have suggested that [...]
Boots reaches carbon goal three years early – edie.net
Boots reaches carbon goal three years early - edie.net According to edie.net, the Walgreens Boots alliance announced it has cut CO2 emissions in stores which were opened in 2005 by 33% or more. For more information, please visit the original article by clicking below. Visit full article on edie.net [...]
Starbucks trials new 5p charge on disposable cups – edie.net
Starbucks trials new 5p charge on disposable cups As reported by edie.net, Starbucks has commenced a trial in the UK on a 5p charge for all disposable coffee cups. For more information, please visit the original article by clicking below. Visit full article on edie.net
INCPEN statement on EAC’s report on ‘Disposable Coffee Cups’
INCPEN has responded to the EAC's recent report on Disposable Coffee Cups - please see our full statement below:
INCPEN responds to Eunomia ‘Deposit Return’ report
INCPEN responds to Eunomia ‘deposit return’ report with a call to consider all options On 11th October 2017, Eunomia published a report commissioned by CPRE and others asserting that English councils would benefit by £35 million from the introduction of a deposit return scheme. INCPEN supports Defra Minister’s comments [...]
INCPEN evidence explains how packaging prevents waste
INCPEN evidence to House of Commons Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee Food waste in England inquiry Summary In the last few years food waste has attracted much attention but there has been more emphasis on dealing with it after it occurs and far too little on preventing [...]
INCPEN Welcomes Litter Strategy
10 April 2017 INCPEN welcomes the Litter Strategy for England and we hope it will stimulate a new approach to littering that will create a sense of community and civic pride so England really can be a country to be proud of. Over the years we have seen many [...]