Publications

Most companies that manufacture or use packaging accept that they need to product and use it in ways that are environmentally, economically and socially responsible. This case study outlines the nature of that challenge and shows how the packaging industry itself created a body that works to encourage responsible [...]

The amount of waste we throw away keeps increasing.  The Government wants to break the link between economic growth and increasing waste.  Surprisingly as it may seen, for packaging this has already happened. The number of packaged goods placed on the market is increasing.  However the tonnage of used [...]

Why do we need packaging to deliver products? Is any packaging too much packaging? What is over-packaging? Does packaging increase the cost of goods? These are just some of the questions examined in this research.

We want to work with Government, local councils, consumers and NGOs to develop a programme to minimise overall environmental impact by: protecting public health and safety minimising use of materials and energy throughout the entire chain reducing food wastage and damaged goods improving transport systems to minimise traffic pollution [...]

What is the environmental impact of packaging in the UK food supply system? /wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Packaging-UK-Food-Supply.pdf

A critical evaluation of packaging.

INCPEN works with regulators to help ensure that packaging policy benefits the environment; encourages industry to continuously improve environmental and social aspects of packaging; and informs governments, public interest groups and the media about the role of packaging in society. The European Union highlights the importance of packaging in [...]

Quantitative research into the effectiveness of Anti-littering messages and symbols on packaging.

Lessons from UK drinks packaging market.

The first ever hands-on analysis of the composition of household waste