Packaging

Design tips for better recyclability of paper and board packaging

To enable reprocessing using standard pulping technology.

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PlasticFlow 2025

Plastic Packaging Flow Data Report

Making rigid plastic packaging more recyclable

Design tips for recycling

The UK Plastics Pact

Design tips for better recyclability of paper and board packaging

To enable reprocessing using standard pulping technology.

Key plastics reports

Explore our key plastics guidance and reports.

Packaging - material choice

Choosing the right material is complex

Research and reports - grocery sector

Building knowledge on resource efficiency and cost savings

Re-think the product

Consider the many different ways the product can be delivered and used

Packaging - grocery sector

Optimising packaging

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The Hospitality and Food Service Agreement: Taking Action on Waste (final report)

The final report of achievements by signatories to the Hospitality and Foods Service Agreement (HaFSA).

Wood Flow 2025 – Wood Packaging Flow Data Report

The estimated quantity of wood packaging placed on the market & recycled from 2017 to 2025 and the probability of compliance with...

Citizens’ attitudes & behaviours relating to food waste, packaging and plastic packaging

One of the world’s largest public surveys into attitudes on food waste and packaging.

Design guidance for recyclability of household rigid plastic packaging

Setting out the UK’s vision for best in class design in rigid household plastic packaging. Includes plastic packaging currently classed...

Eliminating problem plastics

Eight problematic or unnecessary single-use plastics set to be eliminated under The UK Plastics Pact by the end...

The UK Plastics Pact - Member progress report

The business members of The UK Plastics Pact collectively make or sell 85% of the plastic packaging used in UK supermarkets. Together...

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