The Plastic Packaging Tax: Will We Be Ready

The UK Government published its policy paper on the introduction of the Plastic Packaging Tax in November. The tax aims to provide economic incentive to businesses to use recycled materials in the production of their plastics packaging.

Insights into Sustainable Packaging

Matthew O’Donnell and John Brown of Selig Group review the current state of the recycling industry and the future of sustainable packaging

Overcoming Pack Challenges for eCommerce Supply Chain

With increased demand for convenience, fragmentation of the supply chain and increased calls for sustainability, e-commerce packaging materials are having to meet higher performance criteria. Here Darren Dodd, Sales and Marketing Director at Selig, a provider of induction heat seals, discusses the packaging challenges for producers to overcome.

A Weight-loss Programme for Plastic Packaging

Companies are under increasing pressure to reduce the amount of plastics used, leading many to work towards ‘lightweighting’ their packaging designs. Selig highlights the results achievable when lightweighting is coupled with induction heat sealing.

Advances in eCommerce

BJ Radek of Selig Group discusses the growth of eCommerce, shipping of liquids, and meeting the needs of a rigorous distribution channel.